Exploring what's possible when we don't give up
A cartoon for anyone who’s doing their best to be the best they can be.
 
 
 
Some of the friends I’ve made recently! :D . . . . . . . #hiddenfriends #friendsareeverywhere #kidsstagram #invisiblethings #socialemotionallearning
I shut up long enough to listen. 🙂 . . . . . . . . . #dramaticconclusion #whatatwist #listentoyourheart #overcomingobstacles #overcomefear #trusttheprocess #trustyourself #receiving #positiveselftalk #affirmation #beconfident
You ever wish life would just chill out and stop being all of the things all of the time? . . . . . . . . . #existentialcrisis #itsgonnabeok #lifelessons #acceptance #makespace
Happy cup. 🙂 . #putafaceonit #makefriends #happycup
 

From the Blog

Blog
Using What’s True to Be Nicer to You
Using What’s True to Be Nicer to You

Our minds tend to fill dead air with unhelpful things, so what might we do to keep that voice quiet?

The Hidden Gift in Meaninglessness
The Hidden Gift in Meaninglessness

Even puppies and baby buffalos have a lot of questions about the universe we’re a part of.

A Happier World Starts With a Happier You
A Happier World Starts With a Happier You

Two parts manifesto, one part invitation. This is the inaugural post for Hug the Universe. Read more…

How to Never Fail Again
How to Never Fail Again

Fear of failure is a formidable boogieman, but I have some great tips on how to make that monster go away. Read more…

From the Shop

(on snufflemuffin.com)

Personal Stories:

Dreams & Determination

Featured
Jehovah’s Witnesses: A Cult of Isolation and Fear
Jehovah’s Witnesses: A Cult of Isolation and Fear

A story about the destructive power of false beliefs and becoming free of their influence. Read more…

Featured
Chronic Illness and Creating Meaning out of Darkness
Chronic Illness and Creating Meaning out of Darkness

A story about the death of who I thought I was and the birth of who I want to be. Read more…

Featured
The Darkness in My Father Did Not Become a Part of Me
The Darkness in My Father Did Not Become a Part of Me

A story about choosing your life instead of merely inheriting one. Read more…

Featured
I Love You, but I Can’t Be Your “Little Hero”
I Love You, but I Can’t Be Your “Little Hero”

A story about my mom, mental illness, and the impossibility of making choices for someone else. Read more…

Hey, that’s me!

My name is Ryan, and I create things to bring a little more joy and delight into the world we live in. I write words, write music, design stuff, draw things, and dream about what’s possible. It’s nice to meet you. :)

Learn More