Stillness in the Storm invites you into a year of grounded presence, quiet strength, and mindful living.
Rooted in the deep traditions of Aikido and enriched by teachings from Zen, Taoism, Buddhism, Indigenous wisdom, Stoicism, African proverbs, and select Christian insights, this 365-day journey is a daily return to center—where calm meets clarity, and action begins in stillness.
Each entry begins with a simple truth: Ki is extended…
What follows is a reflection on life, energy, and spiritual practice—drawn from real experiences, dojo lessons, and timeless wisdom from across cultures and philosophies.Read More
Whether you’re a martial artist, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone navigating a world full of noise, this book offers a quiet companion to help you:
Recognize what cuts off connection
Return to center
Let go of ego, judgment, and fear
Live each day with purpose, softness, and strength
Let this be your daily pause, your breath between moments—your stillness in the storm.
Faith isn’t proven in sermons. It’s proven in scars.
In Faith Made Real, Keith Thorn doesn’t write from the pulpit. He writes from the trenches—where faith was tested, broken, and rebuilt.
This isn’t a book of easy answers. It’s the story of what happens when life falls apart, criticism cuts deep, prayers go unanswered, and miracles seem impossible. And yet—grace keeps showing up. Read More
With raw honesty and quiet hope, Keith shares:
The hardest lessons faith taught him (and why they stuck).
Why you don’t have to explain God—you only have to trust Him.
How small miracles can grow big faith.
What real grace looks like in seasons of loss, doubt, and love.
If you’ve ever stumbled, doubted, or wondered whether faith can survive the weight of real life—this book is for you.
Because faith doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
How Learning to Carry What You Would Rather Drop Is the Start of a Life You’ll Be Proud Of
There comes a moment when we all face it: the responsibility we didn’t ask for, the weight we didn’t choose, the duty no one else stepped up to handle.
It’s the unwelcome task.
In this powerful and timely book, Keith Thorn invites readers into a deeper conversation about duty, perseverance, and identity. With relatable stories, heartfelt reflections, and grounded wisdom, The Unwelcome Task challenges us to reconsider the very things we try to avoid—and discover purpose in the burdens we carry. Read More
Whether you’re caregiving for a loved one, leading quietly behind the scenes, staying in a commitment that feels heavy, or simply trying to hold your life together when no one’s watching—this book is for you.
Inside, you’ll find:
Hope when you feel invisible or exhausted
Strength to keep showing up when others won’t
A new way to see faithfulness as legacy
Practical insights for turning endurance into honor
This isn’t a self-help book about escaping or “manifesting” an easier life. It’s about stepping fully into the one you have—and finding unexpected freedom in doing the hard thing well.
Because what you carry matters.
And how you carry it will echo for generations.
What if the true reward of training wasn’t promotion—but presence?
In this heartfelt reflection on decades of Ki-Aikido practice, Keith Thorn shares the quiet power of simply showing up. This isn’t a story of titles earned, but of lessons lived—on the mat and beyond. With honesty and humility, he writes about falling, returning, aging, and learning to bow not just with the body, but with the spirit. Read More
Through personal stories and timeless truths, Thorn reveals how martial arts becomes less about recognition and more about relationship—with self, others, and the present moment.
Whether or not the next rank ever comes, he knows now: presence was the point all along.
Big Enough Now is not a book about becoming more. It’s a book about realizing you already are.
For years, many of us live as if life is a proving ground—waiting to be chosen, approved, healed, forgiven, or finally “ready.” We measure ourselves against timelines that were never ours, carrying old beliefs about who we should have been by now. Read More
This book gently dismantles that illusion.
Through personal reflection, lived experience, and hard-won clarity, Big Enough Now explores what happens when you stop chasing worth and start standing in it. It is about releasing the quiet shame of feeling behind. About recognizing how past wounds, expectations, and comparisons quietly shape our decisions. And about discovering that growth doesn’t come from becoming someone else—but from removing what no longer belongs.
With honesty and calm wisdom, Keith Thorn invites the reader to examine the stories they’ve carried, the standards they’ve absorbed, and the permission they’ve been waiting for. Each chapter offers insight into identity, capacity, regret, resilience, and the freedom that comes when you stop asking whether you’re enough.
This is a book for those in the second half of life—or anyone who has ever wondered if they missed their moment.
You didn’t.
You were never late.
You were becoming.
And now, you are big enough to live from who you are—not who you were told to be.
Join Keith and Melody on a thrilling road trip from St. Louis to the tropical warmth of Port Isabel and South Padre Island. Leaving behind the Midwest’s first frost, they embark on an 80-day adventure, navigating highways, meeting unforgettable people, and journaling their transition into life as Winter Texans.Read More
Told in a journal format, this book captures their daily experiences—sunrise departures, roadside discoveries, island sunsets, and the joy of settling into their winter retreat. From the first stretch of highway to the sandy shores of the Gulf Coast, this travelogue invites you to experience the magic, beauty, and unexpected moments that come with chasing the sun.
Filled with personal reflections, vivid storytelling, and firsthand experiences, “Escape to Port Isabel” is a must-read for wanderers, dreamers, and anyone considering a seasonal escape of their own.
A Warrior’s Last Words follows the extraordinary life of Nakano Takeko, a warrior bound by honor, duty, and an unwavering commitment to the samurai way. Born into the Aizu Domain in 1847, Takeko defies societal expectations, mastering the naginata and embracing the teachings of Bushidō under the guidance of her father and the finest samurai sensei. From childhood, her relentless determination carves a place for herself in a world dominated by men. Read More
As the Boshin War erupts, Takeko gathers a battalion of women warriors to defend Aizu against advancing imperial forces. Facing insurmountable odds, she launches a rebellion against the ruthless warlord Matsunaga, leading daring raids and forging alliances that turn her warriors into a symbol of defiance.
Her journey culminates in a final confrontation within a burning fortress, where Takeko faces Matsunaga in a duel that will decide the fate of her people. Even in victory, she understands that the burden of war never fades. As the smoke clears, she reflects on the warriors she has lost, the battles she has won, and the sacrifices that shaped her. The novel closes with a haunting final poem, echoing the legacy of a warrior who fought not for conquest, but for the right to exist on her own terms.
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