Blog

How Do We Create Courage in the Face of Distressing Circumstances?
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl How can you cultivate and maintain

The Necessity of This Time: An Existential-Humanistic Reflection
By Chuck Craytor ABSTRACT This paper explores my existential-humanistic journey, highlighting themes of authenticity, freedom and responsibility, death and living in this world, contingency, and

A Practice For Troubled Times
Pause for a moment. Gaze into this scene from nature, and as you gaze upon this scene, notice. Be attentive and aware of the detail,

Creating New Life
Outside of Blue River, Oregon, where the community was devastated by the Holiday Farm Fire less than two years ago. Nature is coming back, giving

Adversity
Adversity—if you know how to approach it—is a powerful means to awaken and grow. “Bad” karma is an opportunity.

I’m Alive!
I’m alive! How amazing, I’m alive! Recently I was reading conspiracy theories to learn what some of them are. After a couple of days of

How Do You Create and Sustain Hope in the Face of Adversity?
How do you create and sustain hope in the face of distressing circumstances? The world is woven of interconnected threads–we are each linked together. These

Taking the path less traveled
During a bike ride to the office, I paused to share an experience that seems relevant during this time of uncertainty.