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.

Sabbath Ramblings: Breathtaking

September 6, 2020

Respiratory physiology is absolutely fascinating to me. So fascinating, in fact, that I have a host of breathwork resources I’ve...

Sabbath Ramblings: How To Read The Greatest Book In The World.

August 30, 2020

The Bible is the most important book in my own personal library, bar none. As a matter of fact, I’d...

Sabbath Ramblings: Hope.

August 23, 2020

Ah, how complex is the ever-evolving science of self-quantification! In a past Sabbath Rambling, I tackled the world of wearables—and...

Sabbath Ramblings: People, Time & Trust.

August 16, 2020

I can be a total asshole when I write e-mails and texts, interact with people on channels such as Slack...

Sabbath Ramblings: Be A Man.

August 9, 2020

I lived much of my life as a boy. Deep down inside, driving my masochistic forays into twenty years of...

Sabbath Ramblings: To Die Is Gain (Will YOUR Death Rock This Planet?)

August 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, in my article Don’t Let Old Friends Die, I described palliative care practitioner Bronnie Ware’s article...

Sabbath Ramblings: Bones Of Steel.

July 26, 2020

My wife is a skinny, Montana rancher girl who is tough and hard, but also has what I would consider...

Sabbath Ramblings: The “Make Every Moment Count” Myth.

July 19, 2020

Three weeks ago, someone commented to me that I ought to “make every moment count” with my kids, because 99%...

Sabbath Ramblings: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (5 Key Principles For A Good Night’s Rest).

July 12, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, I laid out several advanced and admittedly expensive “hacks” to use a bit of better...

Sabbath Ramblings: The 4 Spiritual Disciplines I Practice Every Day (& Why).

July 5, 2020

Do you struggle each morning or evening remembering to be grateful for your blessings in life? Have you heard you...

Sabbath Ramblings: Don’t Let Old Friends Die.

June 28, 2020

Ever heard of the five regrets of the dying? Made popular by palliative care practitioner Bronnie Ware’s article “Regrets Of...

Sabbath Ramblings: How To Listen To Your Body.

June 21, 2020

Your body is intelligent. It sends you subtle messages and cues about your state of stress and readiness that—if you...

Sabbath Ramblings: You’re Not The Hero – The Dark Side Of The Hero’s Journey.

June 14, 2020

You’ve probably heard of it. Even if you haven’t heard of it, you’ve probably witnessed it manifested all around you...

Sabbath Ramblings: This Is My Father’s World.

June 7, 2020

I’m writing a cookbook. Matter of fact, it’s already written and now deep in the throes of design and publishing...

Sabbath Ramblings: How To Find Your Purpose In Life.

May 31, 2020

In last week’s Sabbath Ramblings, I described the vast importance of Presence, and how the growing awareness of the magic...

Sabbath Ramblings: The Breastplate Of Presence.

May 24, 2020

Last night, the Lord anointed me with His Presence. It came out of the blue. I was never really fully...

Sabbath Ramblings: Why I’m Not Afraid Of The Coronavirus (& A New, Controversial View On Viruses In General).

May 17, 2020

Well, with this being the third installment of my new “Sabbath Ramblings” feature (you can read the first here and...

Sabbath Ramblings: Are You Fit For Detachment?

May 10, 2020

Last week, I introduced you in my Ben’s Sabbath Ramblings: Mini-Journalings Of The Week article to the idea that each...