Between 1492 and the American Revolution, the indigenous population in North America declined by 90%. In 1491 Native people controlled all of the 2.4 billion acres that would become the United States of America. Native Americans now control about 56 million acres, roughly 2 percent. America's Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligations to Native Nations.

Beliefs divide us, values unite us." from Godless – Living a Valuable Life beyond Beliefs

curling leaves and twining branches outside my bay window look like a Van Gogh in the starlight - there is a river out there somewhere

Beliefs divide us; values unite us." Godless - Living a Valuable Life beyond Beliefs.

too young to live, too old to die

My own experiences in the wild rank in value just behind the birth of my children, my wedding, and the memorial services and graduations I’ve attended. I am permanently affected by those solitary encounters with land, sky, and water, and all that’s contained within. I don’t really know if I am a better person because of them, but I am happier for them." Letters, The American Scholar, Autumn 2016

Do you prefer to be with people who glow with love and compassion or those who burn with anger fueled by religious doctrine or political ideology?

Shamans enter the dream world of sub-consciousness to wrestle with demons and rally angels. They return with tales of their encounters which become the myths and legends of their communities.

To prepare for the mountains develop mind, body, will and spirit as strong as a sword, soft as a pillow and fluid as water.

I will never see you again with my eyes, but I will see you in my heart."You Have to Get Lost before You Can Be Found