(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
Category: Mindfulness
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 Present
If, then, my awareness of the past and future makes me less aware of the present, I must begin to wonder whether I am actually living in the real world. ― Alan Watts Reflecting on my childhood, I remember struggling with severe anxiety—missing school days, avoiding sleepovers, and feeling overwhelmed by fears that seemed larger than… Continue reading On Being Present
On The Fluidity Of Why
“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” —Viktor Frankl This idea has been resonating with me deeply as I navigate the changes in my own life, particularly as a new father. It’s a profound reminder that finding your why is critical—not just once, but continually, as life evolves. Recently,… Continue reading On The Fluidity Of Why
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 Computers
A few weeks ago, I started avoiding social media over the weekends. From Friday evening to Monday morning, no Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or LinkedIn. For years, I’ve read, watched, and listened to hundreds of people talk about the problems with social media, most of which I agreed with. Like processed sugar in food, we need… Continue reading On Computers