In a world that glorifies packed schedules, I’ve found salvation in pre-dawn walks to 7-Eleven for coffee. Those dying moments tell us they wish they’d worked less, lived more. Between farming and teaching, I’m learning the difference between being busy and being present. How do you escape the busyness trap?
I imagined success would look like financial security and a fancy car. Years later, I’m still cycling to work, living paycheck to paycheck—yet somehow don’t feel like a failure. At 56, I’m questioning everything. How do you define success now?
Last week, a student showed up to my English class just two days after his mother passed away. He needed to talk, tears fell, but his firm handshake afterward felt like sacred work. Small wins are sometimes just showing up when it matters. What small triumphs…
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?
Ever catch yourself holding tight to something and wonder why? We sometimes store all kinds of baggage. Some things anchor us, others weigh us down. What’s one possession you’d say goodbye to if you knew you needed to lighten the load?
After years chasing flagship smartphones, I ditched the hype for a budget phone. As a former XDA Recognized Contributor, I know phones—but this time chose money over specs. My regrets? Zero. How about you? Do you still chase the latest and greatest?