Memoirs of a Renaissance Man

As one book of David’s life comes to a close, a new one emerges and like a drop of Honeysuckle, he knows to slow down and cherish each moment.

Embrace the magic within your dreams and uncover the transformative messages they hold for your waking life.

David’s new book, Quietude, is available on Amazon and he dedicated the book to a Magical Mermaid.

In this episode, David presents a guided grounding meditation. This meditation can be done daily and ends with 45 seconds of music to complete the practice.

“Master the 12 Universal Laws and you will Master life.”

When one door closes, another opens—we simply have to be mindful to see it.

The practice of Ho’oponopono is an internal method to clear shadow aspects of our subconscious. Through four simple phrases we have the power to release ourselves from past conditioning.

Saying “goodbye” to a city that’s been called home for 25 years can be challenging, but with each “goodbye” comes a fresh “hello.”

Tucked away on the Sea of Cortez sits a delightful little getaway called Prana Del Mar where transformation awaits.

“Would you plant the seed of a tree if you knew that you would never get to enjoy the shade?”

“Remaining steady and constant, a lighthouse never moves for a ship, instead it shines its eternal light, waiting for the ship to arrive.”

Recognizing the small things in life makes life extraordinary.

After returning from Costa Rica, David and Adi discover their favorite coffee shop that becomes their new home away from home.

Sage advice from his father stays with David for a lifetime.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”—Mark Twain

After David and Adi come to the agreement that they will not have any cats in their new home, David realizes after the eighth cat he misunderstood the agreement.

“Knowing you are going to die is the best way I know to understand you have nothing to lose.”

David’s first trip to Costa Rica sets the stage for a lifelong love of the country.

A chance trip to a convenience store leaves David with a cryptic message from the clerk telling him to go to Costa Rica.

Amidst news of the world shutting down and moving into quarantine, David and Adi pack up and head to Galveston Island.

Signs from the Universe come in strange forms sometimes and for David, when he sees a “bat” or “Batman” he knows his father is guiding him.

David and Adi witness an unfortunate accident on the Seawall in Galveston, Texas.

Two hurricanes form in the Gulf and head towards Galveston Island only three weeks after David and Adi plant roots in the city.

David and Adi embark on a memorable road trip to Austin, TX to attend the much-anticipated documentary film premiere, Song of Cicada, starring Adi’s uncle, Dale Carter. Dale is an enigmatic mortician with an extraordinary tale to tell.

David and Adi discover a Keto bakery that is a hidden gem 30 minutes off of the island of Galveston.

David explores the rich history and personal passion for the timeless game of chess.

Although at first he was embarrassed to admit it, the music of Jimmy Buffett became the soundtrack of his life.

David and Adi attend their nephew’s third birthday party in honor of his grandfather, G Daddy.

David ponders what is truly important in life as a friend comes to the end of a long life.