ADAM LORENZ

A sacred space. (at Pepperdine University)

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“You, you know you mean the world to me. I can't think of a better thing than growing old with you. You, you know I need you by my side. And everything seems better now with you here in my life.”

3 years ago, I sat at this table across from a person I barely knew and everything changed. Meeting your forever tends to do that. #lorenztotheendz (at Rowster Coffee)

One moment I feel numb but sense that next wave of loss and sadness on the verge of hitting. Grief is never predicable. It’s inconsistent and powerful. For me it is clear reminder of the reality of both/and while strangely holding onto the absoluteness of death. All of this over the love I had for a dog, my sweet Fenway. When animals enter our lives at some undetermined point they become a part of us and part of our family. Our connection with them can only often be felt in the extremes or in hindsight. Much like any other relationship, it is easy for us to take our time together and interaction for granted in the moment but when things end there is a mourning, gratitude, and reflection that must be engaged and embraced. So my friends, may we not take each other – or our pets - for granted. May we learn from the “Fenways” in our lives and take on the practice of presence, the practice of delight, and the practice of love.

It would appear you like us, that’s great! I love us. #lorenztotheendz #bestnine2017

Traditions. #lorenztotheendz #merrychristmas #christmas2017 Illustration by @lawrenussery

7 of my favorite reads of 2017

Some of the best advice I’ve ever received from a friend has been to ‘read more fiction’. I’ve gotten out of that practice, it’s time to lean into that again.

Livin’ that retired life. Missed you, pup. #fenwayisms (at Cedar Falls, Iowa)

There are certain things that hit in unexpected places ways... Thank you O.A.R. (at 20 Monroe Live)

“Better is better.” - Rick Warren

‪“In the absence of belonging there is suffering.”‬ - Brené Brown (at Infinite Energy Center)

“Even If I Must Go Alone.” - David Hayward aka @nakedpastor

#ylleadership2017 #dallaswillard (at Timber Wolf Lake - A Young Life Camp)

So strong. So wise. So graceful. So loving. So amazing. For me to say she's the most incredible human would be an understatement... and oh! it's her birthday!

May these words challenge and haunt you today as they have for me. #mlk