Category: Life

I used to think that science, one of my favorite fields, was the opposite of imagination—that it was all about facts, formulas, and strict rules. If I wasn’t in a creative arts field, then I wouldn’t be using my originality. But the more I’ve learned, the more I’ve realized that science is full of wonder.…

Below is a piece I wrote for my Unitarian Universalist group In the world of professional soccer, emotions run high and setbacks can be devastating. But sometimes, the most profound wisdom comes from the most unexpected sources. I’d like to start this talk by sharing a scene from “Ted Lasso”, one that surprisingly relates to…

Below is a piece I wrote for my Unitarian Universalist group Tldr: We have an abundance of time, if we are intentional about how we spend it. Let’s explore how to ensure our lives are filled with meaningful moments, and avoid wasting one of our most precious resources: time. It may seem hard to believe,…

Below is a piece I wrote for my Unitarian Universalist group When I was growing up, as a kid in school, math was my favorite subject (anyone else here?). The numbers were easy to relate to, the operations were practical, and everything was just so LOGICAL.  I think one of the things I loved the…

Below is a piece I wrote for my Unitarian Universalist group The observable universe is 93 billion light years across. It’s estimated to have around 2 trillion galaxies, with each galaxy a home to 100 trillion stars and planets. And of all those planets we’ve been searching for signs of life since we first looked…

Below is a piece I wrote for my Unitarian Universalist group Hi, I’m Shane – son, husband, and father of two young girls. And I believe in the Scientific Method. Now I realize that might sound a little silly at first – this is church, not a science class – but hear me out. For…

I recently saw a TED Talk by Graphic Designer Stefan Sagmeister. He takes the audience on a journey through moments of his life that made him happy. He focuses on which of these moments had to do with good design, but in one slide he lists bullets of “Things I’ve Learned In My Life So Far”.…

I recently came across 2 blog posts which I found extremely refreshing. They have to do with people working their lives away so they can retire as soon as possible. Here are a few quotes from them… Most people are still buying into the same old industrial age myth of “work sucks, so do as little…