Chris Ellsasser: The Examined Life

Happy Friday everyone. I am Chris Ellsasser. Welcome to my weekly essay series: An Examined Life. Today’s piece examines a morning swim and the importance of looking beyond what we can see.

Happy Friday everyone. I am Chris Ellsasser. Welcome to my weekly essay series: An Examined Life. Today’s piece examines walking barefoot and the value of empty space.

Happy Friday. I am Chris ellsasser and this is my weekly essay series: The Examined Life. This week's essay examines a cleaned window and the importance of hope.

Peace

A reflection on the ways writing brings us to the heart of our thinking.

Reflection on our family walk and the wonder of going nowhere together.

This episode explores the Taoist call for understanding the nature of things and people, and considers the importance of grounding a school community with Wellness, Engagement, and Inclusion.

This episode explores the power of a library card and suggests a strategy for finding the summer reads written for you.

This episode  captures the breathing routine of whales and considers the ways intentional breathing might enhance our living.

This episode considers the changing of the seasons and the ways student leadership in school follows the same cycle.

This episode recognizes the service of our military and considers the way walls can strengthen relationships.