[031] Agapé: The Crown Jewel of Thriving in Our Third Act
For most of my life, I thought love was something to find out there in the world—an elusive emotion I could control about as well as the weather. Later, as a follower of Jesus, I tried to build it like a muscle through sheer willpower. Neither approach worked. Then a friend said something that spun my head around: “Love is always present, but we rarely are.” As I put finishing touches on my book about hiding in plain sight, I’ve realized that shame has been the source of my impulse to hide. But here’s what I’ve discovered about agapé—divine, transcendent love—and why revealing it (not creating it) is the crown jewel of thriving in our third act. What hospice patients know that we need to learn now.
[013] – Men, Loneliness, and the Power We’re Not UsingWe’re Not Using
Look beneath the surface of how we show up, speak out, and grow wise—whether we’re slowing down, hiding out, or lashing out. Meet a boy hiding behind a ventriloquist dummy, a troll mistaking cynicism for genius, and a surprising upside to forgetting why you walked into the kitchen. How to live more openly, more generously, and—yes—even more visibly.
[008] – Charlie Hustle, Street Theater, and the Soul of Story
Storytelling is the golden thread of life that connects us all. Discover how the power of stories shapes our experiences, influences change, and preserves wisdom. Learn how to embrace your own story and pass it on for future generations.
[004] – Am I Broken?
A poignant reflection on a high school reunion, undiagnosed ADD, and a life-changing moment at an airport. This post explores self-acceptance, inner strength, and building a “wheelchair for the brain.”
[003] – Question Everything
“Question Everything”: From childhood curiosity to spiritual inquiry, Max J. Miller explores how questioning authority, beliefs, and even our thoughts can lead to wisdom, peace, and identity.