“You are what you measure.” It’s a phrase that’s often heard in gyms and locker rooms, tied to performance and physical output. How much weight can you lift? How far did you run? How fast did you do it? In the world of fitness, these numbers are the proof of progress. And while physical health… Continue reading On Measurement
Category: Health
On Spring Cleaning
(So fresh and so clean, clean) — OutKast Every spring, we throw open the windows, dust off the shelves, and reset our homes. It’s a ritual—a moment to start fresh, to clear out what’s no longer needed and make space for what matters. But there’s another space that could use that same care and attention.… Continue reading On Spring Cleaning
On Cramming For The Dentist
I used to cram for the dentist. A week before my appointment, I’d suddenly start flossing religiously, convinced that if I worked hard enough in those final days, I could erase months of neglect. But, of course, it never worked. The damage had already been done—or rather, the good habits had never been built. It’s… Continue reading On Cramming For The Dentist
On Being Silly
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”— George Bernard Shaw Somewhere along the way, many of us start to believe that adulthood means being serious. That being responsible means being composed. That playfulness is something we should outgrow. But what if the opposite is true? What if… Continue reading On Being Silly
On Being Human
When you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, remember that your defining characteristic—what defines a human being—is to work with others. Even animals know how to sleep. And it’s this characteristic activity that’s the more natural one—more innate and more satisfying. — Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius reminds us that our defining characteristic… Continue reading On Being Human
On Being Childlike
The greatest wisdom seems childish. —Tao Te Ching The act of play. The ability to be present. Children’s worlds are small, and maybe that’s a good thing. Their ability to have fun and laugh, instantly and wholeheartedly, is both simple and powerful. The digital narrative feels dark and overwhelming, it’s easy to forget the simple… Continue reading On Being Childlike
On Walking
Simply walking about 10,000 steps per day (as compared with lower amounts) is associated with the following: —An excerpt from “Good Energy”, by Casey Means, MD and Cally Means Spending 8+ hours a day clicking, typing, and staring at a screen drives shareholder value, but don’t forget to stand up and move—for the sake of… Continue reading On Walking