About Found On The Path
This is more than a traditional About page. It's a place where I share the ideas, experiences, and philosophies that have shaped my life and the way I see the world.
The journey begins on the Home page, then moves into the heart of this website: my thoughts on ethics, personal growth, psychology, creativity, and living with purpose. You'll also find a detailed look at the methods and practices I use, along with a blog where I regularly share new ideas and invite meaningful conversations.
I believe happiness comes from living a complete life one filled with curiosity, reflection, courage, and continuous learning. Over the years, I've come to see life as an ongoing education, where every experience offers an opportunity to grow and become a better version of ourselves.
My hope is to share practical ideas that help people think more clearly, live more intentionally, and find greater peace and fulfillment. If something here inspires you to see life from a new perspective, then this website has achieved its purpose.
Like any work of art, this website is never truly finished, it simply reaches interesting stopping points before continuing to evolve"
I grew up in the U.S. and had a decent time as a member of the middle class. I went to public schools with their share of dysfunction and problems and finished up with a PhD. in psychology. I counseled people for many years at my place called A New Life in Newport Beach, CA.
My youth was full of trauma which made me into what I am today. Now I'm grateful. I've had lessons and teachers appear along the way just when I needed them. It makes me say the Universe has taken care of me. That and a good brain and good parents have brought me to the state of mind that I'm locked into today. I think humans are much better educated and more inventive than in the past.
I shook Nixon' hand. I took to the streets and truly believe I helped end the Vietnam war.
After reading the book “Narcissus and Goldmund” by Herman Hesse everything became clear. I was to follow my impulses and go where my imagination took me. Totally opposite the rational and ethical route. I can’t believe I survived those times. Looking back, I can see I was no way prepared for a virtuous road. It was a blast! I was so far away from being ethical. Having the time, you accumulate wisdom in life definitely brings you closer and closer to the truth.
With age comes wisdom sometimes and it did for me. I now see the value of living ethically and not following any impulse. I shape my behavior by asking if my actions are ethical.
I share what I have and teach what I know. I'm well aware that opinion can easily disguise itself as our integrated truth. Let's see what's ahead and grab a fleeting chance for empathy. It surely will be a ride on a roller coaster, a trip to the stars, and maybe a chance to touch a kindred soul.
I’m on the Path and hope to stay awhile. I must tell you that sometimes I get off the path, It usually happens before my recognition or thought about doing something preventative has any chance. So there I find me, someplace I don’t want to be and I decide not to.
I use the tools I’m about to share with you and already have begun to share. Listen closely so you don’t miss anything. There I am off the path of my choice and I don’t want to be there anymore. So I’m not! I use the Thought Stop Process to get back where I want to be.
I work in a variety of media. Digital design, wood, pottery, painting, and my current passion cold, warm, and hot glass.
Artist's Statement
I'm still available for commission work so if you need anything call me.
I try to capture a moment and condense the elements of my work to their essence: to a sense of space that has a concentration of spirit, character and physical presence. I am particularly interested in variations, colors, patterns and lines, constantly searching for the perfect curve.
I write also. That takes most of my time because I write, edit, rewrite, edit, and still try to make it better. It's a slow process.
I search for the truth.