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Philosophical musings

These essays are about a variety of topics – everything from my experiences with bipolar disorder to thoughts about courage and finding one’s way in the world.

Title list:

  • Choosing to Follow
  • Courage
  • Foreigners
  • On Being An American
  • On Harnessing Chaos
  • Shaping Life
  • The Potential Myth
  • The Safety Trap
  • Why I Ride

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