Blog or Musings... and maybe even some Mental Masturbation

28 Jul 2024

The Heart’s Vocational Passion

by Maurice | posted in: Personal Growth, Psychology, Relationship, Retirement, Spiritual, The Human Condition | 0

I have experienced 25 years immersed in bureaucratic, union based, government funded, non- proﬁt, community college, workplace institution. Bringing out my deepest vocational purpose calling from within me, along with much intellectual knowledge and trade skills to the table. Mustering all the hope for depths of commitment between myself and … Read More

24 Jul 2024

Spring/Summer 2024 – Chiang Mai, Thailand

by Maurice | posted in: Adventure, Personal Growth, The Human Condition, Travel | 0

PWM – BOS – DOH – BKK – CNX I popped for the exit aisle seats for the 19 hours of airtime for the perceived idea of more comfort. Decided to splurge(?) on the third piece of luggage to fit in a little more of a lifetime’s worth of accumulations. … Read More

21 Jul 2024

Divided No More

by Maurice | posted in: Adventure, Personal Growth, Retirement, Work/Career | 0

It’s been about 6 weeks since I arrived in Thailand. Landing in Chiang Mai continues to feel like home. Close to the mountains and the jungle. In the middle of Thailand’s agricultural land. I’ve never seen such a huge variety of raw cooking materials in my life. From Europe to … Read More

7 Jun 2024

After 5 Years … Almost There

by Maurice | posted in: Adventure, Personal Growth, Retirement, The Human Condition, Travel | 0

Historic 5-years It’s been 5 years since I returned back to the USA from my sabbatical in Asia. That was when I became a stranger in my own country. Where I could not relate to my countries values and my belongings in the same way. My personal values changed. It’s … Read More

18 May 2024

What is a Good & Flourishing Life?

by Maurice | posted in: Love, Personal Growth, Psychology, Relationship, Spiritual, The Human Condition, Work/Career | 0

This is one of the big questions occupying much mind space and time in my contemplations. With my father’s passing, a 25 year teaching career, and a new chapter beginning these questions remain active. What I considered a good life 10 or even 20 years ago is different from what … Read More

7 Apr 2024

The End Of An Era – My Father’s Passing – April 2024

by Maurice | posted in: Family | 0

Life’s Transition Point I sit here at one of the many transitions my life has offered to me. A time where a line is drawn in the sand, behind me is the life I can reflect upon and in front of me is a great mystery and the unknown life … Read More

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