When You Get Good at Things You Never Felt Passionate About
After 505 days of Japanese practice, I realised I had passion and competence completely backwards.
AgingWisely
What does it mean to be aging wisely? Here are reflections on the unexpected gifts, physical realities, and quiet freedoms of growing older without pretending we aren’t.
The Guilt of Saying No (And Why It Gets Easier After 50)
Covered in mosquito bites at 4:30pm, my boss asked for one more thing. I nearly said no.
Chasing Dreams vs. Chasing Money (And Why I’m Still Figuring It Out)
At 3am I wasn’t stressed. I was awake because I’m still addicted to hope at nearly sixty.
Redefining Success: Beyond the Paycheque
By most standards, I failed. Living paycheque to paycheque at 57. But I don’t feel like one.
The Power of Small Wins: Celebrating Life’s Quiet Triumphs
We ruin good moments by saying “that was nice, but…” and immediately worrying about tomorrow.
The Unexpected Gifts of Growing Older: Finding Joy, Freedom & Wisdom
Inside, we’re all young souls looking through older eyes. The wrinkles are just the mask.
Are You Slowing Down as You Get Older? (And Why It Feels Good)
The urge to rush is easing. And honestly, that second trip to 7-Eleven was worth it.
