Awe This last month, I set out to explore the experience of awe in my artwork. However, unsurprisingly, I found it very challenging to land on a direction. A few books ago, I stumbled upon the term...

Journeys on Foot In February, I delved into the theme of ‘Journeys of Foot,’ a subject that fascinated me partly because of my experiences with long walks, but also its connection to...

The Map Is Not the Territory Finding a place, truly knowing it, and holding onto that knowledge are challenges I found extremely elusive. They bring to mind the Zen koan of the Buddha Holding a...

Year of the Dragon Greetings, everyone, and Happy New Year! December inspired me to delve into a dragon theme to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon. The rich legends and history surrounding...

Pilgrimage During my hike through Washington’s North Cascades last summer, I was struck by the vibrant community of hikers I encountered on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). This diverse group of...

The Dharma Bums “The journey is my home.” – Matsuo Bashō I have a memory that is now firmly rooted in the realm of mythology. But it’s the origin of so much of what I enjoy about my life today, and a...

Longing for a Long Trail In 1998, my journey began at the Mexican border, where I set out on a 2,650-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. Five incredible months later, I had reached 180 miles...