Sabbath Ramblings

Sabbath Ramblings is a collection of reflections in which Ben explores the spiritual side of human optimization—examining how faith, mindfulness, and purpose intertwine with physical and mental well-being. Through these writings, he offers thoughtful insights on living with intention, cultivating gratitude, strengthening the mind-body-spirit connection, and finding balance in an increasingly busy world. Each post encourages readers to slow down, reflect, and pursue a life rooted in meaning and alignment.

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Sabbath Ramblings: Chop Wood, Carry Water.

A mentor once told me that one of his primary keys to success in life was to simply wake up...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Create

I pride myself on getting things done. Heck, people often congratulate and compliment me about how hard I hustle. Yep,...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Sex, Porn & Polyamory Part 3.

In Part 1 of this series on sex, porn, and polyamory, I shared with you my thoughts on polyamory, open...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Fit Soul (My NEW Book Has Officially Launched – And It’s FREE!)

Happy birthday to me. Today, I turned 39. And since it’s been an annual tradition of mine to gift to...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Sex, Porn & Polyamory Part 2.

In Part 1 of this new series I’m writing on sex, porn, and polyamory, I shared with you my thoughts...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Sex, Porn & Polyamory Part 1.

Woo, boy. I guess it’s time to open a can of worms. I’m going to address a few somewhat controversial...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Vision

Happy Thanksgiving week. As this week (at least here in America) was a bit out of the ordinary in terms...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Prayer

Prayer has been on my mind quite a bit lately. I suppose my desire to explore prayer and focus more...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Control.

I’m going to come right out and admit it… …I think I have OCD. No, no, no, I haven’t actually...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Armor.

You may be wondering why I chose to adorn this post with an image of a kneeling medievalesque warrior knight...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Woke.

I was recently reading Andrew Murray’s provoking book Absolute Surrender. It’s a good book and well worth a read. Regarding...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Lust & Pride.

I’m constantly inspired by the deep wisdom of Jesus, and also currently captivated by his extraordinary transformation following a forty-day...

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Sabbath Ramblings: A Boy Who Shaves.

A few days ago, I emerged from a father-son wilderness survival camp at Twin Eagles Wilderness School—a cold, thrilling, and...

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Sabbath Ramblings: A Remarkable Indian Disciple.

My wife Jessa and I have begun a practice of—in addition to praying together each night—reading a specific book together....

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Sabbath Ramblings: A Hiatus, Kinda.

For the past three months, I’ve been delivering to you, every Sunday, an article primarily focused not on your physical...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Who Am I?

I got lucky. On second thought, I need to work that “lucky” expression out of my vernacular. I still find...

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Sabbath Ramblings: A Slice Of Heaven.

Last week, I told you that I really don’t think God is a nice old man in soft white robes...

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Sabbath Ramblings: Union

I have recently been reflecting upon how staggering and humbling it is that at any point during the day I...