CHOLLA AT ME

New Mexico

October 30th, 2026

Welcome back. It is truly a blessing to write to you again, as this meaningful act breathes inspiration within itself.

I genuinely hope that this container conveys a message to help you (however small), be YOUR best version of you.

Every piece shared has NO agenda… is no forcing or fabrication here leading to bad art. This is a space to share the strongest pieces of life for you.

Thanks again for being here, and simply being a part of it.

~ Written Word of the Soul ~

This piece was written following the spontaneous meeting of Sally Wells who represents the Spiritual Center, The Well, in Mendocino CA.

Soul-Scribed Essay

What Really Matters

When you reflect on a trip, an experience, a free space of exploration, what sticks out as memorable? What are the pieces that hold the puzzle together, that lead somewhere new?

Moving through life feels all too fast now. Time is such a slippery subject, sneaky in its design to hide in the background, but yet - ever present. Sometimes, when we feel stranded, isolated, or in a negative state - we feel as if the walls are caving in. Pressure, stress, and fear become second-nature. We claw to what makes us feel comfortable, and roll around restlessly to hold on. How did we get here? Where’s our way back to some damned sense, and peace?

Stress, fear and uncertainty have always been built in the human experience, yet it feels these are now magnified to levels unseen before! I see blue screen blasts from phones and screens all around - it’s glued to these dilapidated portals that the slippery hold of time is ever-increasingly steep. We need to wake up.

Yes, wake up from the constant consumption that leads us nowhere. More so, it hurts us and isolates us more from each other. Man, it’s not about the features of your house, or your fancy vacations or cars! The veil is beginning to peel back and the truth is right in front of all us.

Why in airports are we drawn to those laughing, and make us more open to talking with others around? Why, on the contrary, when we label one another and judge, we all abandon space and hide? The writing is on the wall. And I, as part of this human dance will not be silent about our deepest pieces of humanity.

Hear with me that we have always been these goofy little cuddle bugs that are in need of one another! As mammals this is just who we are. Okay, got it?

Now let’s flash forward to the absolute monstrosities of society we have built - thousands of years of generations put into one human - yes, you, and me - here, now. Isn’t it just truthful that we simply need each other - not for tasks, transactions, for simple bullshit - but for our energies to ignite and align with and for each other? It’s ABOUT THE PEOPLE MAN.

I will not stop writing about this until we have the freshest house parties again and we all are dancing like weirdos in front of a fire together! Do not put a mouthpiece in my mouth, I will spit it out and keep sharing this with everyone. The door is in front of us. Now it’s time to CHOOSE, and walk through. No more playing on the sidelines. No more waiting. No more looking around. I mean, diving into whatever your life (which is your people, too) IS.

To be fully there, present and aware and looking to simply, just grow.

Look around. Even the trees, fungi, and other organisms that have lived (and will continue to, regardless of our fate as humans) for all time. They simply just grow. We are an organism, let’s follow these laws and humble ourselves in knowing this is essential to exist beyond ourselves. That’s the goal, right? Don’t we want to see our grandchildren happy and growing into their own, down the line? I know each and every one genuinely does, deep down.
How can one grow when all energy received is consumed from a source that which has no real connection to oneself? Stop consuming, pivot, start creating (anything).

Speaking of growing - so are we! Here’s the link to the Touch Grass Tulsa Newsletter where the primary focus of all this effort will be going forward: https://touchgrasstulsa.beehiiv.com/

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Now, if you’re feeling down, slow, tired, or exhausted… take a deep breath and then continue onward. Get up, get out, and get somethin’ (don’t let all of your days pass by)!!

Go to a local event. Sign up for a paint and sip. Coach 3rd grade boys to hoop and dribble. Be active - in every way you possibly can! It is time to make a choice in how we will continue beyond ourselves, and it requires each and every one of us.

Let’s do it then, yeh? Why not? Do we really want to consume and fill up empty, all the way to our dying graves? Or, be with God and choose the righteous path for us, and our fellow humans to vibrate as one, imbued with a glow like 1000 suns.

I understand this is a strong batch of energy here, but sharing this is of the utmost importance. Thanks for sticking with me.

Here’s a lil quick story to glue this all together and cool it down:

The Pacific Northwest trip was immaculate, but certainly had some ups and downs as we were busy with many things prior to the trip! Yet, to circle back to the initial question dicing and divvying up this edition - the most memorable moment was in Mendocino, CA.

Here, in the northern coast of California, sits a quaint and precious coastal town high above the carved coves below. Ravens flocked and flourished within the community, flowers facing the southern sun towards ocean waves splashing and plummeting the hard rock of our mother earth. As Molly and I rummaged and ran through this town (well, more-so walking) we stumbled upon “The Well,” the spiritual center positioned in the center of town.

As we freely walked through the town, opened wholly by the quality time spent with Molly’s sister and family, we were beckoned by a new human. Sally Wells called us in for a moment. As we entered the space and explored, conversation surfaced and thrived. Very quickly, we dove into some deep talks about life’s mysticism, spirituality, free will, philosophy of being and learning, and more. It was quite magical to say the least!

As we chatted for well over an hour, we departed with high spirits. Molly even returned the next day for a one-on-one with Sally! Lots of great work accomplished, and also solidified a real connection for us to come back - for the people, not just the neature.
This experience alone was a testament to the fruits of openness and how curiosity can lead to some magical moments.

Again, the theme of memorability and motion feeding back into real life is through the people of pure proximity.
It’s through who we meet, connect, and share energy with.

I will NOT remember what funny video I saw last week on Youtube or social media, or how many cool photos I took of the trip.
What I will remember - is those we meet along the journey, Like Sally Wells, that make the journey - just that, a beautiful dance that we don’t know the next step, yet leads us to the next with excitement and love.

Join us in the next leap of the journey, transitioning the hub and heart of this newsletter to Tulsa, Oklahoma as Touch Grass Tulsa. It’s going to be amazing. https://touchgrasstulsa.beehiiv.com/
Here we are pivoting to pick the straightest arrow to share our energy, throw our first events, and lead by example by bringing people together.
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Cholla At Me is special, and I will continue to post here - just less frequently. The primary focus is aimed at Tulsa, to get out there and make some magic happen. Hope you come along for the ride!