Meaning-Making

The stories we tell to understand ourselves

Humans are meaning-making creatures. We create narratives to make sense of chaos, rituals to mark transitions, and symbols to hold what matters most. This lens looks at how we construct meaning in a world that doesn't always offer clear answers.

Writing

Field Notes
Somewhere Along the Way
Somewhere Along the Way

On return, reverence, and the work of finding home

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Between Gratitude and Ground
Between Gratitude and Ground

On rest, reconciliation, and treading trodden trails

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Love, Fear, and a Phone Call
Love, Fear, and a Phone Call

Love over fear on the shores of Beaver Lake. A journey through silence, courage, and what it means to live the questions.

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Podcast Archive

Podcast
Heather Hiscox: The Power of the Pause
Heather Hiscox: The Power of the Pause

Heather Hiscox explores how pausing before action can transform changemaking and create sustainable social impact.

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Jenny Morgan: The Moral Ecology of Climate Discourse
Jenny Morgan: The Moral Ecology of Climate Discourse

Climate strategist Jenny Morgan examines how polarization impedes environmental action.

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John Stuart Heers: Building an Altar of Love
John Stuart Heers: Building an Altar of Love

Searching for the Royal Middle with John Stuart Heers.

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How have you experienced the intersection of seemingly separate domains in your life or work?

How have you experienced the intersection of seemingly separate domains in your life or work?

What boundaries or divides do you find most artificial or limiting in today's world?

What boundaries or divides do you find most artificial or limiting in today's world?

When have you found unexpected connections between different fields or perspectives?

When have you found unexpected connections between different fields or perspectives?