I lost my job in August of 2009 and had an epiphany of sorts, mostly about what’s important in life and what makes me happy. I took the time-off from “working” as kind of a blessing in disguise. It allowed me to spend time with my family, watch my little ones smile, and enjoy life for a change. And, I rode just about everywhere on the Front Range of Colorado on my bike. Sure, I could have let anger get the best of me. But that’s not me. Happiness is a choice and I chose to be happy even in a trying situation.

During this time of finding happiness, I decided to start writing a new blog. I want to share some of my thoughts on happiness with others. And the thing that helps me stay happy is bringing some Zen goodness to my life. Finding balance in everything. So, now I have theme to my life: How to use Zen in daily life, on your bike, while you’re running….wherever. It’s all about helping others (and myself) keep things in perspective and keep smiling. Simple and to the the point. I hope you like what you find here and that it helps you, informs you, or just makes you smile.