The Thoughts We Keep to Ourselves

What Daily Practice Changed Your Life? (All About You #2)

Morning journaling scene with a watercolor notebook, pen, and cup of tea.

Welcome back to our “All About You” series. Today’s focus: What daily practice genuinely changed your life? Not the Instagram-worthy routines or productivity guru recommendations. The real stuff. That one thing you started doing that actually stuck and helped you…

What Does Your Ideal Reset Day Look Like?

Watercolor illustration of older Asian woman doing Yoga

This morning, after working hard on the farm, I came home feeling completely balanced. Physically tired but mentally clear, ready to blog without restlessness. It got me thinking: we often know what helps us feel centered, but how often do we actually protect those things?

What Would You Do If Money Wasn’t an Issue?

Watercolor illustration of a money bag with a red ribbon

Strip away the bills and financial pressure—what remains? This isn’t about lottery fantasies, but the honest dreams that reveal who we really are when survival isn’t part of the equation. What Would You Do If Money Wasn’t an Issue?

The Quiet Practice of Being Grateful

Praying hands illustration with soft watercolor background.

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?”

Finding Balance in Alone Time

Rear view of a man sitting on a lookout point overlooking a forest landscape.

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…

Something I’ve Been Noticing About Being Busy

Happy business woman drinking coffee alone in a cafe.

I got back from my morning 7-Eleven walk and caught myself already calculating how much ‘productive’ time I had left. When did we all start treating rest like something to feel guilty about?

Apex Legends at This Age

Apex Legends character Mirage

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?

Never Too Old for a Good Tune

Cool bearded old hipster man holding skateboard wearing earbuds.

Ever catch yourself being grateful for music? I’ve been diving back into my collection lately—thankful for how it flips a switch when life gets overwhelming or thoughts spiral. What’s your go-to music genre when nothing else seems to do it?