What Daily Practice Changed Your Life?
Not the perfect morning routine. The one quiet habit you’d genuinely miss if it disappeared tomorrow.
WhatMatters
Stripping away the noise, the expectations, and societal pressure to focus squarely on what matters – the people and practices that actually count.
Are You Too Comfortable? A Question To Consider
Sometimes we choose the service that feels comfortable over the one that actually costs us something.
When You Get Good at Things You Never Felt Passionate About
After 505 days of Japanese practice, I realised I had passion and competence completely backwards.
Is Everyone Real or Are Some People NPCs/Bots?
You don’t get mad at a vending machine for not listening. Some people are just like that.
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.
Don’t Throw in the Towel!
Sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t taking action. It’s just sticking around.
It’s All Relative (But Is That Comfort or Cop-Out?)
Cycling to work in the pouring rain at 56 felt both liberating and slightly absurd at the same time.
What’s Your Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is the feeling of exhaling after holding your breath all day. Where’s yours?
The Guilt of Saying No (And Why It Gets Easier After 50)
Covered in mosquito bites at 4:30pm, my boss asked for one more thing. I nearly said no.
