My ex and I had this thing we used to call “the pluck”. Sometimes we’d find ourselves saying out loud the exact thought that the other one was just thinking. This was spooky because the thoughts were totally random. Like, “Hey, what was the name of that summer camp you went to?” just after the […]
The Truth You Need To Know To Be Really Happy
Back in my 20s I had an argument with my guy friend about the goal of life. He was working hard towards his next promotion and was boasting about his net worth. I asked: what was the point of all that money? There was always something next to buy: a better car, a bigger renovation, […]
Knowledge Isn’t Power Anymore, THIS Is
Knowledge used to be scarce. You used to have to spend years in university to acquire it and it was only for the elite. Knowledge held a lot of value back then. Now it’s simple to acquire. A couple of clicks and you can find out anything you need to know, for free. Want […]
When You Want To Quit Your Job For Your Dream But Can’t
You’ve got this dream. An entrepreneurial vision that you’re raring to get going. But you can’t quit your job right now and just dive in. That seems irresponsible when your paycheck is great, you’ve got your family and a kitchen reno to think of, and you haven’t had much traction yet with the new endeavor. […]
What Does Your Spirit Think Of You Being Sick?
It’s just become spring where I live. The snow is subsiding and I can smell the muddy earth for the first time in months. And with this season comes the delightful spring flu. My home has been passing around a mutation of it all month. It’s bringing bone-deep fatigue and got me thinking about those […]
Panic In The Toothbrush Aisle
My toddler was in the shopping cart and my preschooler was next to it. We were ripping through the grocery aisles, determined to make it through in 23 minutes. Everything was carefully planned to avoid the Houdini escape and tomato sauce evisceration that happened last time. It all went awry in the personal care aisle […]
