I had seen him only a couple times since moving back from Alaska, our interactions were brief. He’s been living outside for many years now and sleeps near parks and rivers, beside buildings, beneath bridges, or at campgrounds when possible. I had been looking to share quality time, but during our previous meetings we knew… Continue reading
Posts by Daniel Diaz
The Art of Breathwork
Breathwork is a technique that has been used for thousands of years to promote health and well-being. Throughout history, cultures around the world have recognized the power of the breath to heal and transform the mind, body, and spirit. In this blog post, we will explore the history and benefits of breathwork, provide tips for… Continue reading
The Art of Meditation
Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years, with roots in ancient Eastern traditions. While its exact origins are difficult to pinpoint, meditation has been practiced in various forms by cultures around the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Christian mysticism. Today, meditation has gained widespread popularity for its numerous mental,… Continue reading
Mr Slacklife, Andy Lewis
When I showed up to visit friends at the beach last week, I was a bit surprised. Everyone was sitting in the usual hangout circle, but there was someone different in the mix. He looked familiar, but I had never seen him there before. The guy looked very similar to someone named Andy Lewis, one… Continue reading
Another Trip Around the Sun
It had another birthday this year, thankfully. I’ve never really been big on celebrating. I just like to make sure I enjoy the day. This time around I decided to venture off on a hike, and camp alone for a couple nights. On the night before my birthday, I loaded up my backpack and had one… Continue reading
Joshua Tree New Year 2017
Below are a few pictures I shot in Joshua Tree National Park during my New Year weekend there. I planned on shooting some quality images in the park, especially some nighttime landscapes, but I wasn’t really feeling up to operating my camera in cold, wet and non-sober conditions. Here are a few snapshots from my… Continue reading
Summer of 15
Here are a few clips from my summer 2015 road trip. Locations include Zion, Yellowstone, Wisconsin, Niagara Falls, Shenandoah, and Rifle Falls. Time has been flying by. I have a lot of content that I’d like to post, but school has been a priority lately. Someone recently asked if I had videos from last summer and I… Continue reading
A Healthier Diet
I thought I knew what a healthy diet was, but a friend of mine recently redefined my outlook. She introduced me to vegan and vegetarian diets. Because of how I was raised, I thought it was ridiculous that people avoided eating meat and animal products. It seemed unreasonable. I’m glad I am an open minded… Continue reading
Traveling Central America
A little over a year ago, I set off on my biggest adventure to date. I boarded a plane to Cancun, Mexico with intentions to visit every country between there and Panama City, Panama. I purchased the one-way ticket immediately after completing six years of military service. It was a ticket to experience true freedom… Continue reading
Visiting Niagara Falls
I had really been looking forward to seeing Niagara Falls this summer. I had dreamt about driving out here when I started my road trip, but I wasn’t sure I would make it happen until I left Chicago. By that time, I stopped thinking about how far I would need to drive to get back to California,… Continue reading