Category: General

The complexity of life-altering events is often difficult to comprehend. This image of things I found during my training travels spoke to me this way. This seemingly random collection of nuts and bolts showed me how context shapes the unique needs of people in crisis. All the items in the pile are fasteners and stability-related…

In some athletic circles, images like this are called “chart art.” To others, it just looks like a squiggly line on a graph. This one in particular tracks my accumulated weekly distance. As a previous post noted, I reduced my December kilometre target for a bunch of reasons. This post aims to give you a…

While the work leading up to this point has been significant, some days it still feels like we are at the acorn stage of growth. This weekend felt like the seed shell cracked and roots started to sprout. We received great news from an anonymous couple who committed to match donations up to $250. I…

While the finish line has shifted somewhat, the whys of WāōH remain steadfastly intact. The bottom line is that both are of vital importance to the communities they serve and enrich. As I adjust training schedules, business responsibilities, and personal routines, people’s needs persist. Whether one is struggling to rebuild foundations or simply looking for…

As with many of life’s pivotal decisions, the mental energy expended while processing all factors and potential consequences can be overwhelming. This is true of making the choice to better balance personal and business life with charitable activity. My ego was resisting what my heart was telling me very clearly, and that dichotomy was pulling…

Context Matters Sometimes the plan is going well. Sometimes it needs to be modified. The overriding flavour or sentiment of WāōH has been to highlight the heart’s power. On a physical level, the heart keeps us alive. It pumps our blood and allows the human “system” to continue doing its thing. On a meta level,…

Breaking the Inertia This blog site has been in the works for some time now. It is finally taking shape, but it is by no means complete. Please bear with me as I navigate the process of building, tweaking and polishing the page. Overall, it is meant to be a landing place for people who…