Yesterday, cycling to work in the pouring rain at 56, I wondered: am I being authentically myself, or just making the best of circumstances I’m secretly embarrassed about? When you say ‘it’s all relative,’ are you finding genuine peace or making sophisticated excuses?
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?”
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…
For me, quality time starts before dawn with a 4 AM walk to 7-Eleven, getting coffee and groceries. Unhurried, undisturbed, embracing quiet that suits us alone-time lovers. This is my pocket of happiness. What moments consistently make up your quality time?
There are five things that help me function well, although I wouldn’t call myself an expert in these areas. Sleep’s my biggest challenge—late nights on this blog and early 7-Eleven coffee runs. What basics do you need or sometimes forget that matter?
They say a healthy body keeps the mind sharp. Lately, I’ve been contemplating something simple: why do I feel better when I don’t eat past 8 PM? Jason Statham swears by this practice too. Is there something to not eating past a certain hour?