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by Jonathan Look | Mar 11, 2013 | Buddhism, Minimalism, Philosophy, Retirement
One of the things that I decided to do when I gave up my possessions to pursue a life of experience and adventure was to also, try to, give up on worries. I am not much of a believer in things metaphysical but I do believe that constant worry about negative situations...
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by Jonathan Look | Feb 24, 2013 | Adventure, Buddhism, Philosophy, Travel
Like most days as an adult at my parent’s house, September 25, 2012, began with coffee and breakfast. We talked about family and friends, caught up on the news, and mostly, avoided discussions of politics. It was good to be surrounded by loving parents in my childhood...
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by Jonathan Look | Feb 5, 2013 | Adventure, Montana, Philosophy, United States
Not Many Glaciers Left at Glacier National Park The Roadtrip Continues On the road trip while we were in Montana; Scott and I decided to visit Glacier National Park. Since we have been kind of just been winging everything from timing, routes, and accommodations since...
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by Jonathan Look | Jan 17, 2013 | Adventure, Philosophy, Travel, United States, Washington State
Fear of Caves No More! I am up for almost anything but honestly, I have a bit of claustrophobia and a little fear of caves, so I approached “Ape Cave” with some trepidation. Located in Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Mount Saint Helens, Washington, and over...
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by Jonathan Look | Jan 15, 2013 | Art, Philosophy, United States, Washington State
Is This Art? The Gum Wall at Pike Place Market in Seattle The Pike Place Market Gum Wall in Seattle, Washington, like the Beer Can House in Houston, Texas is another one of those creations that beg the question, “Is this art?” The Oxford American Dictionary...
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by Jonathan Look | Jan 13, 2013 | Adventure, Philosophy, United States
Scott and Me at Mount Rushmore! I Have Visited All 50 States When I was a kid my mom and dad would take my sister and me on road trips. I remember at different times driving with my family from our home in Texas to Maine or Colorado or Michigan and many other...
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by Jonathan Look | Jan 9, 2013 | Adventure, Philosophy
(UPDATE: This post was written in January 2013. Although this was painful then, my life has moved forward in some remarkable ways. As I always try to remember; if you are happy with where you are, be grateful in some way for the road, however bumpy, that got you...
by Jonathan Look | Dec 15, 2012 | Adventure, Buddhism, Minimalism, Philosophy
This article was originally published in the November 16, 2012 edition of “The Dallas Morning News”. Walking Street in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico A few months ago, I was soaking up atmosphere at one of my favorite outdoor cafes in San Cristóbal de las Casas,...
