Sixteen years ago today, I was at Georgetown Hospital undergoing a liver transplant. For me and my family, June 20 carries a weight and significance every bit as significant as a birthday or a wedding anniversary. It marks the day I was given a second chance at life. I remain forever, unspeakably grateful to my…
Release Valves
Sometimes, stress and frustration build up like water behind a poorly constructed dam. No matter how calm, cool, and collected we pretend to be, every single one of us has a tipping point. What we need—what our sanity demands—is a release valve. Let me explain. Years ago, I represented a company that manufactured portable air…
The Paradox of Human Strength
As my body was being scanned this morning, a paradox hit me out of nowhere: How can we be so fundamentally fragile, yet undeniably strong at the exact same time? Now, I’m not calling myself fragile. Anyone who takes one look at my former football player frame would laugh at the idea. But the truth…
The Smile of God
I believe that God is watching over us, but he/she does not wave a flag, nor does God take sides in geopolitical chess games. God smiles only when the noise of conflict falls silent and the world finds peace—indifferent to which leader claims credit. Peace is not a political victory; it is a moral alignment.…
From Keep Away To The Cosmos
Do you remember a game called “Keep Away” when you were a kid? One side had the ball, and the sole, primal goal was to keep it from the other. There were very few rules—just the raw instinct of possession and evasion. Now, watching my granddaughters excel on the soccer pitch, I see how that…