Adventure | Observed
I am Alex, and this is my portfolio and journal - notes, drawings, photography, and films inspired by adventure - from epic wilderness expeditions to reflections on literature, and everything in between.
I’m pursuing a life of meaning and abundance - exploring the natural world, creating art, and aiming for an authentic human experience.
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How to Find your Calling
More notes and thoughts inspired by Jordan Peterson’s book We Who Wrestle with God. Listening to the Muse, connecting with the Logos, and honing your aim towards adventure.
Reading Notes: We Who Wrestle with God, Part 2
Commentary on notes from Jordan Peterson’s book We Who Wrestle with God, thematically focused on the Logos, a semblance of Faith, and applying a sacrificial focus to progress in life.
Reading Notes: We Who Wrestle with God, Part 1
Part 1 of my notes from Jordan Peterson’s latest masterpiece. Here I frame my goal with the notes I took, and I do a brief exploration on my interpretation of and relationship to ‘Christianity’.
On Pursuit and the Self
Discussing the benefit of establishing a mental, emotional, and spiritual connection between the bliss of your best youthful pursuits with the aim of your realized self as an adult.
Reading Notes: The Secrets to Power, Mastery, and Truth
Quotes, notes, and passages from the anthology of Jordan’s writings by Brett and Kate McKay. Jordan is direct, succinct, and valuable in his writing, and there are timeless lessons in abundance for anyone interested in self-improvement and pursuit of an honest life.
Reading Notes: Iron John
A Book About Men? Seems timely, important, and risky. I like it. I loved a lot of this book, and there are some banger takeaways…
My notes, impressions, and lessons learned from poet Robert Bly’s 1990 book Iron John.
Wildlife Photography: The Sacred Cat
Searching for Africa’s Mythical Feline, the Impossible Photograph, the Caracal
Drawing: Philosophy Objects
This new drawing was done for my warrior-poet brother Chris, who seeks to understand and distill teachings independent of culture or geography. East and West, Old and New, Light and Dark, they must all be considered and contended with.