Now.

Welcome to my “now” page, inspired by Derek Sivers. This is what I’m focused on at the moment.

🏡 Life

• Practicing non-dual meditation for one hour each morning.

• Exercising daily with a mix of yoga and HIIT workouts.

• Deepening my presence in fatherhood.

• Living my values:

  • Spacious Presence: Starting each day with mindfulness and intention.

  • Holistic Health: Prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

  • Devotional Service: Supporting others through meaningful work.

  • Creative Expression: Writing and sharing ideas that resonate deeply.

  • Deep Learning: Exploring new dimensions of growth and understanding.

🏗️ Work

• Preparing to launch the Winter 2025 cohort of the Downshift Decelerator Program.

• Collaborating on a new Downshift website with updated messaging.

• Embodying my vision and leadership as Founder/CEO of Downshift.

• Coaching 14 driven professionals navigating work-life transitions.

• Writing longer-form essays for Where the Road Bends.

📚 Education & Growth

• Reading Being Aware of Being Aware by Rupert Spira.

• Listening to Dharma talks by Ram Dass, James Low, and Adyashanti.

• Engaging in an Animus Valley Institute intensive on the Soul Development Wheel.

• Participating in Hakomi Level I, a year-long intensive somatic mindful psychotherapy training.

• Working with a master Hakomi psychotherapist.

🎮 Play

• Spending abundant time wandering in nature.

"What’s your ‘now’? I’d love to hear what’s inspiring or grounding you these days.

Updated: January 13th, 2025