David

David Daniel is a best-selling author and speaker who tours the world teaching the tenets and philosophy of the improvisational comedy technique, "Yes, And", and yoga and meditation.

Galveston Dispatch: Music and the Island

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The sun sets over Galveston, painting the sky with hues of orange and purple while the Gulf whispers its ancient secrets. Adi and I drive along the Seawall, where time dances with the past. The notes of Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman spill through the windows, carried by the sea breeze. We leave the world behind, our imaginations fired by the stories hidden in the island’s bones and the echoes of the Big Band era, where rhythm and nostalgia hold sway over our hearts. The music tells a tale—one of dreams, memories, and the relentless passage of time. Amidst Galveston’s […]

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Galveston Dispatch: Attack of the Leaves

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Galveston Island blossoms into life each spring, yet paradoxically, it’s also a season when leaves cascade down, assigning islanders the paradox of endless weekend chores. Avenue L becomes a vibrant arena where neighbors engage in a playful battle royale, sending leaves back and forth across our beloved avenue. Armed with rakes and leaf blowers, residents embrace the chaos, or find peace by observing the spectacle from afar, showcasing Galveston’s enchanting camaraderie and the whimsical unpredictability of life. Join us in celebrating Galveston’s unique dance with nature, where each Gulf breeze stirs laughter and introspection. Whether you’re ready to rake or

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Galveston Dispatch: A Gulf Coast Spring

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In the quiet embrace of spring on Galveston Island, where the whispering sea meets the gentle touch of the sun, we find a realm of renewal and inspiration. Just as Hemingway sought refuge in the secluded islands of Cuba and Key West, here too, souls weary from winter’s grasp find respite. Amidst the island’s vibrant blossom, with colors more vivid and skies more expansive, Galveston invites us to shed our burdens and tap into a wellspring of creativity, transcending the confines of time and rediscovering the boundless imagination that resides within.  

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Surviving Dead Man’s Curve

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The ocean roared as a fierce friend beside us, its waves speaking of ancient strength and unspeakable peace. In the heart of Galveston Island lay Swell, a place not bound by time or gravity but by the soul-seeking respite of two souls weary from battles unseen.  Adi and I found ourselves on the cusp of that place where the world stops spinning, if only for a moment, granting refuge from the relentless march of seconds. Each room within Swell promised whispered secrets of renewal, a promise of healing crafted in light and warmth, an unseen embrace waiting to mend the

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Walking the Labyrinth

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In the quiet embrace of a new dawn, beneath the vast expanse of the Galveston sky, lies a path not of confusion, but of discovery. The labyrinth, an ancient symbol etched into this island’s sandy shores, beckons the soul to journey inward. It is here that the invisible lines between the mundane and the divine blur, inviting participants to shed the layers that conceal their true selves. Like pilgrims of old, they tread the winding path not to escape their burdens, but to transcend them. Guided by Rachel Stokes, whose heart is a vessel of service every first Saturday of

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