What a ride, 2022! This past year was a really challenging one, but I’m glad I kept showing up for all the good.
Having three kids in two years is how you dive right into the deep end of fatherhood. Each day is full of nonstop problem solving, responding to needs, and adapting to curveballs. I’m still learning a lot on the fly, but I’m proud of the life I’ve been able to give these bambini, and I think they’re three incredible humans.
I also started learning how to integrate my priority: being a dad; with my passions: travel, adventures, climate, storytelling. Still so much to learn! But I managed a couple great international storytelling trips, saw my 50th State, and even brought the kids to Guatemala. Somehow I made my way to four continents, this year of all years! I’m far from done figuring out how to get this all work together, but I’m pretty lucky to be in this position.
One other thing I’m proud of this year: my @creativemorningssd talk! I still buzz thinking about that day. The opportunity invited me to think about my life’s journey and some recurring themes and messages. The one that most clearly emerged is that there’s always more to the story… a call to see people and places with depth and wonder, and your own life with a hopeful curiosity.
This was a year where I also got to live out so many dreams: a big family, travel, creative opportunities. I also got to face the challenge of making it all fit. Happy I’m here for it.
