Tracing my roots
Tracing my roots has been lingering in my head for quite some time now. A few years ago, I talked
My writings
Dispatches from a life spent online.
New Year: the beautiful minimalism of a blank slate
We have a new year upon us, and while "January 1" is just an arbitrary date, for most
2020 is coming to an end
Wow. What a year. I think it's safe to say that the best thing about 2020 is that
Essential meaningful productivity
I don’t care about being efficient and productive to be a better person, to get more done, to be
How to train yourself to stay focused
These days, it’s a common problem: switching between browser tabs and apps on your phone, checking social media and
A case against optimizing your life
Many people I know are on a quest to optimize their lives — some of my favorite people in the world
The most important two minutes in your life
Two minutes here and there rarely matter very much over a day, a week, a lifetime.
But there are two
The practice of letting go
There are several times when our mind clings to something tightly, and it is rarely helpful:
* I am right, the
All about Stillness
I’ve heard from many people who say, “I overthink,” or “I can’t get out of my head.”
This
Four antidotes to procrastination
Lately, I've been procrastinating a bit more than usual, and of course, it doesn't feel great.
Pairing down your life
Our lives are overfull.
There’s not a single one of us who is free of that trap, in my
Developing a more flexible mind
I believe that a flexible mind helps us deal with chaos, loss, significant life changes, small frustrations, and all that