What’s Your Sanctuary? (All About You #1)
My sanctuary? Early morning walks, the tractor seat, my computer at home. Took me years to realize I need different ones for different things. What’s yours?
Category: Balance
In our Balance section, we focus on the practical wisdom of daily living and finding equilibrium amid competing demands. Here you’ll find insights about time management, quality moments, learning new skills, and the small decisions that shape our days – guidance for living more intentionally.
The Quiet Practice of Being Grateful
Some mornings, walking to 7-Eleven before dawn, I find myself in conversation with something larger than myself. Not formal prayer—just acknowledgment. What does gratitude actually feel like in your daily life, not what it should feel like?”
The Guilt of Saying No (And Why It Gets Easier After 50)
Do you feel that knot in your stomach when you need to say no to your boss? Even after putting in a full day’s work? At 4:30 PM yesterday, covered in mosquito bites from farming, I faced that familiar guilt again. You’re not alone in this struggle…
How Small Daily Anchors Keep Us Steady (When Everything Else Is Shifting)
Five hundred and forty-seven days. That’s how many mornings I’ve started with Duolingo, stumbling through Japanese vocabulary while my coffee cools. I didn’t expect this tiny routine to become my anchor after everything. What small, daily practice keeps you steady?
Finding Balance in Alone Time
Sometimes the universe delivers exactly what we need: uninterrupted time with ourselves. Today my boss unexpectedly canceled work, leaving me alone with farming tasks and blessed silence. By day’s end, I’d completely forgotten which side of the bed I’d woken up on. How…
The Power of Small Wins: Celebrating Life’s Quiet Triumphs
A student’s handshake after sharing his grief. A 562-day Duolingo streak. A teammate rescued in a game. Small wins aren’t settling for less—they’re evidence we’re still fully in the game of life.
The Unexpected Gifts of Growing Older: Finding Joy, Freedom & Wisdom
No one wakes up thrilled to spot new gray hair, but here’s the deal: aging’s got some great parts. In my late 50s, I’m discovering freedoms my younger self never imagined—like not caring what others think while still feeling young inside. What unexpected gifts has aging brought you?
Apex Legends at This Age
Gaming at 56? Apex Legends has become a counterbalance after days of farming and teaching. The game helps me rest physically even if my mind stays wired. My senses aren’t what they were, but my name warns teammates what to expect. How do you decompress?
How Do You Balance Your Time When One Thing Won’t Let Go?
When one thing demands your attention even when you should focus elsewhere. Between what pays the bills and what feeds your soul—how do you manage the pull toward what won’t let go?
How Do You Know You Are Mentally Healthy?
After my wife of twenty years left for America, I found myself grabbing the wrong jeans from my closet—a simple error that made me question everything. When external stability masks internal turbulence, how do you recognize mental health? What anchors you these days?