Why Are We Here? (Silly Question?)
The answer you choose to that big question shapes how you actually live your life.
Solitude
The massive difference between lonely isolation and the restorative, absolutely necessary power of solitude.
The Relief of No Longer Being in the Game
The pressure to find a partner quietly disappeared. I didn’t expect to feel so relieved about it.
When Does Devotion Become Obsession? (And How Would You Even Know?)
I woke at 3am excited to blog, then questioned whether showering was strictly necessary.
When You’re Great at Your Job But Awkward at Office Parties
Confident in front of 30 students. Hand me a beer at a party and I completely fall apart.
Spiritual, Open-Minded, or Just Crazy? (The Things We Usually Keep to Ourselves)
I needed exactly 3,000 yen for groceries. Then three notes appeared from under a passing car.
What’s Your Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is the feeling of exhaling after holding your breath all day. Where’s yours?
Finding Balance in Alone Time
Even with people you like, there’s a hidden cost to constantly adjusting yourself for others.
The Art of Checking In With Yourself
For 20 years, my wife was my reality check. Now I have to be my own mirror.
What’s Your Quality Time These Days?
Quality time looks very different in your 50s than it did when you were younger.
