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
In this deeply honest and soulfully written collection, Keith Thorn offers a lifetime of wisdom shaped by pain, redemption, love, and grace. What I Hope You Remember is a series of heartfelt reflections and letters—written to his children, to his younger self, to the reader, and to the people he’s loved and lost along the way.Read More
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
Emily and Jake embark on a six-month journey to Port Isabel, Texas, seeking a break from their routine lives. They quickly become part of a close-knit community of Winter Texans, spending their days on the sunlit beaches of South Padre Island and their evenings enjoying local gatherings. Read More
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
Years ago, Keith Thorn had a conversation with a friend who said, “I just can’t believe the story of Jonah and the whale.” Thorn’s reply was simple: “All miracles take the same faith—from Christ’s resurrection to waking up each morning.”
That moment planted a lifelong question: Why do we reject belief not because it’s unbelievable, but because of what belief would require of us?
In What’s Your Nineveh?, Thorn re-imagines the ancient story of Jonah as a modern mirror for the quiet ways we flee from purpose, conviction, and the words God lays on our hearts. When we suppress what we’re called to say or do, we end up swallowed by our own silence—an inner hell of unrest, anxiety, and regret. Read More
In this honest, soulful journey through life’s most difficult terrain, author Keith Thorn shares timeless truths about pain, resilience, and transformation. Whether you’re grieving a loss, rebuilding your life, or simply searching for deeper meaning, No Mud. No Lotus offers powerful reflections and practical wisdom for turning suffering into strength.
With raw stories, gentle guidance, and grounded hope, this book reminds us:
You are not broken. You are becoming.
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