Are You Trying to Turn Your Life Around? I Am!
I went from night shifts in the UK to flying helicopters in Florida. I know what it feels like to make the impossible happen. So why am I living paycheck to paycheck at 57?
Meaning
Explorations into what actually matters when the noise fades. These posts wrestle with the deeper questions of purpose, the quiet search for a spiritual foundation, and redefining success beyond a paycheck. This is a space for when you find yourself wondering if you are on the right path, or trying to understand what truly gives your days value.
Chasing Dreams vs. Chasing Money (And Why I’m Still Figuring It Out)
At 3 AM, I wasn’t awake from stress. I was awake because I am addicted to hope. At nearly 60, I am still chasing dreams instead of sleeping. Is this healthy optimism or just avoidance?
How Dreams Change as You Get Older
People say we are “rich” if we have a dream, regardless of our bank account. But sometimes I wonder if that is just a story we tell ourselves to feel better about living paycheck to paycheck.
After 20 Years in Japan, My Japanese Is Still Pretty Basic (And That’s Complicated)
I have lived in Japan for 20 years. I have a 567-day Duolingo streak. Yet, I still panic at the tax office. Here is the complicated truth about why I am not fluent.
Redefining Success: Beyond the Paycheque
I am living paycheque to paycheque at 57. I cycle to work because I cannot afford a car. By society’s standards, I failed. But somehow, I don’t feel like a failure. Here is why.
Why We Keep Chasing What Doesn’t Fit
Have you ever caught yourself working toward a job, a goal, or a relationship that feels off? I’ve spent years watching myself chasing the wrong things just because I thought I “should.” Here is what I’m learning about why we do this.