A Little Introduction Time: Who am I and what am I here to talk about?

My name is Brian. I’m a husband, a father, an educator, and a leader to some. But at heart I’ve always been a healer, and that’s where I speak from.

I’m here to talk about how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern-world struggles. Things like mental health, kindness, authenticity, healing journeys, creating healthy relationships, and how some of the oldest human beliefs can show us pathways to creating better futures.

I’m a wounded healer doing my own healing work and doing what I can to help others heal.

I’m here to use real words, and not turn everything into euphemisms. I want to talk about things that can be proven, and things I’ve learned from direct experience. I don’t speak from a place of hate. I’m not here to call people names, or sling insults. I believe people’s actions speak for themselves. But I’m not afraid to call out toxic behavior for what it is.

If you believe empathy matters, if you believe everyone deserves things like dignity and opportunity, if you think Star Trek probably paints a better future than Mad Max does, you might want to give me a follow.

I hope we can share ideas. I’m not here just to share what I know but also to listen and learn - about and from - differing perspectives. We can have opposing opinions and still talk about them in respectful ways.

But I also believe in creating and promoting safe spaces for dialog, and I will block people who can’t respect others. I will delete comments that do nothing but attack people.

Personally, I’m on a journey. I invite you to come with me.