Most, if not all of us, measure success, and what we strive for in the unit of money. Even if we tell ourselves we don’t think it’s the most important thing, we subconsciously do, as we think about what money allows us to do. The primary unit of measurement defines how you think about your […]
There is much talk about Minimalism these days. Tidying up your closets, room, houses,… That is all good and I fully subscribe to it. There is another, even more important area though that is much less talked about: Mental Minimalism. Mental Minimalism – declutter your thoughts. Our minds are always busy with seemingly important decisions […]
We are out on our summer trip, road-tripping with our trailer and camping out in National Parks throughout the West, and life is good. Really good! I was reflecting a little bit on what is different, what makes this feel so much different from the daily routines we are in. There are several things. Obviously […]
We need to listen more to our kids, they are the true teachers. I was making daisy chains with our daughter today – actually she taught me how to make daisy chains. Seeing her work quietly, I asked her what was going through her mind. Her answer was worthy of a Zen master: I don’t […]
I am not obsessed with my weight. To me, weight is just one input to an overall healthy life and lifestyle. However, I noticed that I had gained almost 15 pounds over the last half-year without really knowing why. That disturbed and frustrated me to be honest. I did make a plan to do more […]
