The Thoughts We Keep to Ourselves

Five Basics I Keep Forgetting: What Actually Keeps Me Steady

middle-aged man relaxing at home listening to music

There are five non-negotiable daily basics that keep this old dog functioning well—sleep, movement, connection, nourishment, and stillness. I’m honest about the challenge of finding balance after 50 and the reality of 7-Eleven living.

Late Bites and Action Flicks: Wisdom from Unexpected Places

An apple and glass of water in the kitchen at night.

Simple changes made farming in brutal heat manageable—different sauce, natural onigiri, nothing past 8 PM. My body felt more efficient, my mind calmer in the mornings. Body basics might be the foundation for mental peace. What small change could help you?