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  • Tears for the Past and Future

    To me, it felt like a strange question to ask, given we’d only known each other a couple of hours. “Do you spend more time thinking about the past or the future?” It came at a reasonable point in the morning’s work, a pause as a truck load of logs headed off down the gravel…

  • My Favourite Month is This One

    I used to have favourite months… My birthday month. A time when when wild birds are finding their mates, crocuses are in full bloom, and seed heads are heavy and swaying atop wild grasses. The month of July. The end of the school year, when once again I could be free for six short weeks…

  • A Question I Cannot Answer

    The company I work for places a high emphasis on personal development and progression. One of the questions employees are asked in annual reviews at this time of year is, where do you see yourself in three to five years? I used to have answers to that question, and could trip them out without a…

  • Why I Wouldn’t Travel to the Moon

    I never dreamed of going to the moon as a child. As an adult, I still have no wish to travel there. I can’t put a price on something I neither need nor desire. If someone were to offer me the chance to make the trip for free, I’m pretty sure I’d pass. I would…

  • The Power of Afternoon Meditation: Unwinding at The End of The Day

    I’ve been meditating for a long time now, on and off, but more recently I’ve been on a solid streak that involves twice daily meditation for twenty minutes at a time. I’m working my way towards upping that to thirty minutes per sit, but I think it will be another couple of months before I’m…

  • Is There Such a Thing as Fate or Destiny?

    The concept of fate or destiny is one of the oldest and most pervasive topics in human thought and philosophy. From the ancient Greeks to modern-day thinkers, the debate has been ongoing: are our lives predestined, or do we carve our own paths through free will and choice? Understanding Fate and Destiny Fate is often…

  • Finding Joy in Doing “Nothing”: Embracing Weekend Simplicity

    For years, weekends were a frenzied blur for me. I would attempt to squeeze every bit of excitement into those precious days off. Friday afternoons became a launch pad, propelling me into plans stacked high and packed dense, fuelled by the hope of a good weather forecast, that was usually dampened by rain. I was…

  • Five Fun and Affordable Activities

    Looking for ways to have fun without breaking the bank or getting too sporty? Here are five engaging activities that can bring a little joy and excitement to your life without involving a ball or a hefty price tag. 1. Explore Nature Trails Embrace the outdoors and discover the natural beauty around you. Whether it’s…