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The difference between looking and seeing

March 26, 2023

I was in my mid-thirties before I learned to appreciate art. Growing up, I thought art was just about looking at something beautiful and appreciating…

Good or bad? It’s hard to tell.

March 4, 2023

Getting fired is bad right? Maybe. Landing that dream job is great, right? Maybe. It’s hard to tell what something will lead to. I’ve been…

What’s your sentence?

February 26, 2023

I’ve been reading about Stoicism lately. One of its teachings is the idea of Memento Mori, Latin for “remember that you [have to] die.” Honestly,…

No two journeys are the same

February 12, 2023

Note that, as you improve, you may be tempted to demand the same from other people. Refrain from that urge. Instead, keep the standard you…

The thought that made me love cleaning

February 5, 2023

For most of my adult life, I have loved having a clean space but hated cleaning. Sometimes this tension meant I would avoid cleaning for…