Posts by Michael Earls
Gratitude in Motion
A reflection on gratitude, momentum, and forward movement — even in the fog. We grow through steps, not leaps. This post honors progress, presence, and the quiet power of staying in motion as Thanksgiving approaches.
Read MoreThe Ordinary Moments That Matter
A reminder that gratitude isn’t always loud — it lives in the quiet, ordinary moments that keep us grounded. From early mornings with coffee to small gestures from family, these are the moments that steady us in a busy season.
Read MoreThe People Who Anchor You
A quiet reminder to slow down and appreciate the people who anchor us — the ones who show up, steady the storm, and help shape who we are. As Thanksgiving week begins, I’m grateful for the love, calm, and presence of the people in my life who continue to guide my rhythm forward.
Read MoreMoulin-à-Vent: Château de Belleverne — A Quiet Heavyweight from Beaujolais
A bold yet elegant Beaujolais from Château de Belleverne. Dark fruit, spice, and silky structure that feels like a Gamay on a mission — and shockingly perfect with burnt-cheese pizza.
Read MoreReturning to Center — The Quiet Strength You Build Midweek
A reflection on drifting through the week, circling like Chevy Chase in European Vacation, and learning that strength isn’t avoiding detours — it’s returning to center. This is about rhythm, direction, and the quiet work of choosing yourself again.
Read MoreFinding My Way Back — One U-Turn at a Time
Some weeks feel like driving Highway 1 with no GPS — full of wrong turns, circles, and unexpected detours. This is a reflection on drifting off course, making U-turns, and finding clarity again by midweek.
Read MoreBook Review: Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering
Platform Engineering has become one of the fastest-growing disciplines in software delivery, and Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering offers one of the clearest explanations of why. This review breaks down what the book gets right, why both sales and engineering teams should care, and how it connects to the DevOps and AI trends shaping 2025.
Read MoreWhen Gratitude Wins: Celebrating YoggNation’s Anthem Award
The YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude podcast just earned an Anthem Award — a global recognition of purpose, clarity, gratitude, and the impact one voice can create. Here’s what this win means, and why being part of Episode 54 felt like sharing a cup of coffee with purpose itself.
Read MoreRebuilding Rhythm — The Work No One Sees
There’s a moment after every storm when the world goes quiet. Not silent, just quiet enough to hear yourself again. And it’s in that space where the real work begins. Most people think purpose arrives like inspiration, sudden, loud, obvious. But the truth is, purpose gets rebuilt slowly, quietly, rhythmically… in the routines no one…
Read MoreThe Return to Self — What the Quiet Teaches You
Sometimes the quiet doesn’t just show you the world — it shows you yourself. As the holidays approach, I’ve been thinking about the calm my father found in this season and how those moments shaped the way I return to myself after life’s storms.
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