A Month of Reflection
We’re entering the last month of the year, and for many of us, it’s a darker and quieter season. It’s the perfect time for reflection.
Category: Simplicity & Slowness
The Joy of Taking Care of My Life
When I was younger, I had a hard time doing some basic things like: I always knew that I “should” do these things, but they felt like too much back then.
The Surprising Value of Rest
Today I’m feeling sore and tired from hard strength workouts, playing lots of basketball, and doing a hill sprint session yesterday with my son.
The Chaos & Abundance of Spring
For many of us in the Northern hemisphere, Spring has fully arrived: gorgeous sunshine, warmer weather, green trees, blossoms. It’s glorious!
The Focus of a Monk
As I write this, I’m on a long plane ride — I’ve written many posts on planes and trains, and I find it actually much easier to write this way despite the shakiness of my laptop on these rides.
Slow Down to Fall in Love Again
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.”~ Thich Nhat Hanh Recently I got a running watch, and have been keeping most of my runs below a certain heart rate, to build up my heart’s aerobic fitness with lots of slow running.
Creating a Slower Holiday Season
We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and with that can come a lot of abundance: It’s a beautiful season, but it can be a lot! In this article, I’m going to share some thoughts on creating a slower holiday season.
How Simplicity Reveals Life
This morning I was eating a really simple meal, with minimal seasoning, and I savored its deliciousness. Often I go the opposite way: I eat too much, too quickly, with an overwhelming number of flavors. And I barely taste any of it.
The Joy of Small Comforts
Some days, I’m in need of some comfort. I’m tired, emotionally drained, or just feeling besieged by the world.
The Moment of a Lifetime
There is a concept in Japanese tea ceremony from Zen, roughly translated as “one chance in a lifetime,” or “one lifetime, one meeting.” It’s such a beautiful idea: any meeting you have with someone is unique, fleeting, and will never happen again, even if you see this person every day.