A journalist in 1916 asked John D. Rockefeller, the world’s first billionaire: “How much is enough?” JDR answered: “Just a
The Mindset and Math of “Enough”
Spencer Shermanas
September 1, 2024
How Do We Move From Timelines to Timeless?
Here’s a timely thought from my friend Rebecca in Baja, “Time is one of the great illusions: we think we’re
Chip Conley
August 27, 2024
Give Yourself Some Grace, Breathe.
There is an art in living. It lies in our ability to create more joy and contentment in our everyday
Mary Mandell
March 17, 2024
“Missing Your Future” Might Be Your Ultimate Present.
I heard these words at an MEA retreat last year from a 68-year-old man who had been hyper-successful in business
Chip Conley
March 6, 2024
The Buddha and the Tomato Plant.
Almost every morning I begin my day with a contemplation in the backyard. Nestled among the greenery, framed by some
Scott Shute
January 30, 2024
“Omit Needless Wants”
“Vigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason
Chip Conley
January 24, 2024
Giving Shape to the Mystery.
In spiritual direction, people come to me to become present with whatever is happening in their spiritual lives, at that
Douglas Tsoi
January 14, 2024
I’m Optimystical.
I’ll admit that it took taking mushrooms in college to open my mind, heart, and soul. Not coincidentally, this was
Chip Conley
November 14, 2023
“The Quieter You Become, The More You Can Hear.”
What’s to be learned from the owl? Jimi Hendrix said, “Knowledge speaks, and wisdom listens.” Owls invite us to become
Chip Conley
November 8, 2023
Are You Binging These Days?
Sound familiar? Apparently, we’re not alone. According to this New York Times story, binge drinking among middle-agers has risen from
Chip Conley
September 22, 2023
What’s It Like Staying in a Secular Monastery?
I’m still processing my 48-hours last week created by the modern day monk, Marcello Murzilli. 75-year-old Marcello created the rebellious
Chip Conley
September 20, 2023
Marrying Myself.
A very simple ceremony with medicine music in the background and, most importantly, Ayahuasca in every cell as I walked
Pilar Sanchez
September 17, 2023
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