Life Lessons

If so, god help us all. — No, this isn’t a corny magazine ad for a weight loss drug. This time it’s different. More than 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese. That’s under 30% at a healthy weight. And look — I get it. Staying thin here in the states feels like a daily war. …

The quickest, simplest annual life audit. — Preparing for a new year can screw you up. There’s something alluring about being able to pop the previous year in the dumpster and start again. Trouble is, we’re often so keen to turn the page — to Make Something of the year ahead — that we overthink it. We…

That’s why every man has “the one who got away,” according to Tiktok. — “Men marry the woman in front of them at the time they are ready to get married,” says Tiktoker Tay Talks. In a viral video, Tay explains that men don’t marry the woman they actually love the most, they marry the woman they’re dating when they consciously decide they’re ready…

Flyers were not a good idea — “Tell me a story, grandpa.” Susie sat on Grandpa Rodney’s lap as they rocked back and forth on the porch swing in the humid New England summer. He looked down at her sweet, cherub-like face. “Sure thing, button,” he said, as he booped her…

It’s about Pepto Bismol. — One of the reasons I love Mickey Singer, among many, is that he’s funny. He takes this spiritual stuff ultra-seriously, but also lightens things up with some fun. I try to do the same. Lately, I’ve heard him make references to Pepto Bismol. For those of you who haven’t heard…

They’ll teach you how to better see the world — “Go big!” “To reach your goals, you need to take massive action!” Everywhere we turn we’re bombarded with these suggestions. From my experience, it simply isn’t true. Sure, you need to be bold in the moments that matter. But when it comes to your day-to-day, you’re better off focusing on…

Dancing Elephants Prompt 14 of 52. — What actually is joy? According to the dictionary, it is “the emotion evoked by well-being or good fortune.” That makes a lot of sense. However, I believe everyone has a much different understanding of what constitutes “good fortune,” and thus joy. Some would define it as wealth and power, while…