Yesterday I spent the day driving across the great state of Iowa. I was blown away by the majestic colors spread across the countryside. The reds and oranges fading amongst the yellows was absolutely the most beautiful thing I have seen in a long time. It was hard to catch my breath at it’s brilliance! I’ve been used to greens and blues for the last six years, it was pleasant to see another sign of life and a time change occuring before my eyes.

I spent the weekend with family, celebrating my dad’s 50th birthday. It’s a reality show-must see when we gather under the same roof; unintentionally of course. Even with the drama, I feel whenever a person peels away layers of opinion, entitlement, pride, and inflated self-description, others instantly feel the connection. Beneath it all is the remarkable generative, prolific, and creative nature of ourselves and the world. That’s the true beauty of it all.