David Hamilton

A reflection on how the tone of conflict has degraded over generations—and how to restore kind, responsible speech without romanticizing the past.

A contemplative essay on why the in-between is not an exception but the shape of human experience.

Before words, there was presence—and maybe it still speaks most clearly.

From prayer to programming, this word carried a trace of reverence even as its meaning changed.

What programming taught me about habits, boundaries, and trying again without fear.

After years of one-on-one work, I’m learning how stories can carry some of the same depth—without needing a therapy room.

You don’t need to be Anglican—or religious at all—for this to matter. But it may help explain a few things.

Becoming attached — truly letting someone matter — is, in many ways, the most dangerous step a human can take. What do we do about that?

How do I speak truthfully without sounding like a missionary in disguise?

A meditation on the quote from C.S. Lewis's 'That Hideous Strength' about children and weather.

A moment in *Perelandra* reveals what it feels like when our deepest assumptions about “normal” are quietly undone.

Learning doesn’t always wait for permission. Sometimes it sneaks in through the cracks.

Therapy isn’t about choosing the “right” topic—it’s about what shows up when you speak from where you are.

You don’t need a plan for therapy to work. Some of the most meaningful sessions begin with “I don’t know.”