Facing Up: Life Beyond Belief
A place for people who have lost their way to wrestle with the dark night and find life beyond belief.
Episodes
98 episodes
13 Tips from a Mountain on Facing Life's Mountains
13 tips about taking on the mountains in your life from an actual mountain as I make my way up.
I Go to the Wilderness to Wrestle with Monsters
I normally hide from life's hard truths. The mountains force me to face them. It's uncomfortable but good for me.
Am I a Narcissist? Some think so.
There is a difference between trusting yourself and being a narcissist.
When Things Go Wrong
Flat tire on the way to the Sierras! It's easy to practice acceptance when life is going the way you want it to. It's not so easy when things go wrong.
I'm Learning the Name of God
I'm slowly learning how to say the name of God. It doesn't come naturally for me!
Suicide is Painless
There are a lot more ways to say "No" to your existence than killing yourself.
Don't Miss Out on Being YOU!
Finding your voice and setting out on an adventure that matters and expresses who you are is not self-indulgent. It's the only way not to miss out on being YOU. How crazy is it to live your whole life and not be you?!
I'm Sorry: A Long Overdue Apology
This week something hit me hard. I have never really fathomed with the damage that my commitment to Christian dogma did to others. If you're one of those people, this is a long overdue apology.
Who Do You Trust? Try Yourself!
I'm in Lithia Park in Ashland , Oregon, reflecting on the changes that have taken place since I was here for the summer 43 (!) years ago.The biggest shift in my life has been in who I trust.
Escape to the Wilderness to Practice Life Beyond Belief
Here's why the I love to escape to the wilderness to practice the three movements and embrace life beyond belief.I also do a little gear review for those who like such things. Start at 11:00 if you want to skip to that.This one h...
3 Beauty Tips from an Old Bald Guy
Some of the most attractive people I know aren't very good looking. Here are three beauty tips that will work for anyone. And they're free!
I Met Someone as Strange as Me!
I was surprised and delighted to meet a kind and thoughtful man this week who had a similar experience to mine. He, too, was brought up in Conservative Christianity and came to a place where he had to leave. There were some amazing...
3 Great Stories, 3 Great Truths
There is no true story (Lost)There are no happy endings (Hadestown)We will never find the conflict-free place we long for (The Hunger Games)These three stories illustrate the futility of basing our lives on stories. The on...
Mrs. Swift
Mrs. Swift was the 70-year-old widow who helped teach me how to poke fun at my story and break its power.
The Power of Play
Thoughts about facing life's final years with dad.
The Existential Shift
Here is the shift that has literally transformed my existence.
Liminal Space
Liminal space is the awkward "in-between" that separates two states of existence. Facing Up helps people navigate liminal space between story and being. The payoff is life beyond belief.
OUTRAGE! is dangerous energy
OUTRAGE is everywhere these days. But outrage is dangerous energy. It's negative, not positive. Worse, it can unleash our inner Pharisee.
Love Stinks!
It is liberating to face the fact that I am a predator like everything else. This opens a door to empathy and gives me the freedom to harmonize with others in a new way.
Just War?
Is the war in Iran a just war? Maybe that's the wrong question. I'm looking at the war and my conflict with other people through a different lens these days. I like it way better.
An Old Man, Full of Years
I'm up in Seattle this week with my dad, who broke his hip a few weeks back. Here are some thoughts on growing old and facing death.
Reality Is Better than Imagination
It's fun to use my imagination but what I imagine is always a pale shadow of actual experience. If you want to be amazed, don't turn to imagination. Open your eyes!
Ultralight on the Trail with my Old Friend
Thoughts from my Easter trip to Point Reyes on feeling close to the Divine plus some info on ultralight backpacking for those who are interested.This one has lots of pictures. If you want to see the video, go to https://facingup.club/ult...
