ILT Journal

Arizona desert sunset over a crosswalk leading to a desert pathway, with the text 'Give careful thought to the paths for your feet — Proverbs 4:26' and an @ilikethosetrees watermark
Life Is Math
When life gets complicated, simplify. Show your work, check your steps, and remember that the resources are available. An ILT journal reflection. Read more...
A wristwatch held over a wooded dirt trail in autumn. Photo by Marsel_Shots via Pexels.
Fall Back to Save Time
Sometimes you gotta fall back to save time. Not every kind of shade is relief. Read more...
A winding path through an autumn forest with golden leaves and warm sunlight. Photograph by Gabriel Tudor.
Seasonal Hires
Sometimes we measure our progress by what we've gained. But what if today wasn't about gaining anything? Read more...
Looking upward through a tall pine canopy into the sky
Clutch
There's something about that third to fourth quarter transition. People love an underdog. Read more...
Pine-covered island reflected in still water at dawn
Was It Worth It?
If I wouldn't spend these prices for some of the products I'm creating, then I need to make sure the product matches the price. Read more...
Desert trail leading toward a towering rock formation under a wide open sky
Within Arm's Reach
On turning frustration into fuel — and choosing to find another way when the wall won’t move. Read more...
Coffee cup on a windowsill against rain-blurred glass
Monsoon Season
Monsoon rain, memory, preparation, and getting back to work. Read more...
Desert trail winding past towering saguaro cacti under a bright blue sky, Sonoran Desert
The Point of Noticing
A note on why I Like Those Trees exists — and an invitation to step outside, slow down, and experience the world around you. Read more...