The Thoughts We Keep to Ourselves

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…

The Unexpected Gifts of Growing Older: Finding Joy, Freedom & Wisdom

Senior man smiling, wearing green sweater in watercolor

No one wakes up thrilled to spot new gray hair, but here’s the deal: aging’s got some great parts. In my late 50s, I’m discovering freedoms my younger self never imagined—like not caring what others think while still feeling young inside. What unexpected gifts has aging brought you?