Life isn't a gentle blend; it’s a collision of storms. Since 2004, this space has recorded what it actually takes to survive them. You won't find cute motivation crap or easy answers here. 'Bean There' is hard-won wisdom forged in the dirt.We walk the hard path together. It’s not pretty work,but it’s the only work that matters.

Day 365. And so we arrive at day 365. It feels a bit surreal that this journey of mine started an entire year ago. I remember waking up that morning January 2, 2017, feeling excited but a bit overwhelmed at the trip I was embarking on. I knew it was going to be difficult and […]
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If something inside you is real, chances are it’s not only interesting—it’s something everyone can relate to. Write straight into the messy, beautiful center of it all.
If something inside you is real, chances are it’s not only interesting—it’s something everyone can relate to. Write straight into the messy, beautiful center of it all.