This is a gentle argument in favor of whining. It may sound unattractive and it may be beneath you, but its effectiveness cannot be denied. This revelation came to me after “whining” about my last birthday where barely anyone made a fuss. As a rule, I am the one traditionally doing all the fussing by … Continue reading WHY WHINING WORKS
Why is quitting so easy? And I don’t mean quitting a bad habit, like smoking. That’s hard. I mean simply just quitting almost any task we begin in earnest before we’ve actually finished it. AI confirms that across many fields the majority of people may start projects but then simply abandon them halfway through. “For … Continue reading THERE IS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
This may sound surprising, but fun is not my only objective when I travel. So when a friend asked me what my expectations were for my upcoming journey to Japan, I told her. “I look at this trip like I do all of my adventures and hope it will be a perspective-altering one.” “What do … Continue reading Change Your Perspective (for a happier life)
While some people naturally excel at listening, it’s important to recognize that everyone has the ability to improve their listening skills. By being mindful of our own listening habits and actively engaging with others, we can enhance our intelligence and communication abilities. Continue reading The Disappointing Disappearance Of Conversation
First off, I know I was wrong. So, no chastisement needed. I’ve undertaken that sorrowful task all by myself. The thing is everything could have ended up so differently-better, I mean- if only my words had been taken in the spirit in which they were intended. Or, in fact, if I had never uttered them … Continue reading WHO ASKED YOU?
It is glorious and enlightening that we are so internationally connected these days. But, worldliness has its downsides. Culture clashes and language barriers among them. It was with great anticipation that I looked forward to my evening ‘sharing meal’ of a whole duck at the most charming gastropub in the heart of the English countryside. … Continue reading Bridging A Cultural Divide
If the start of the new year has not provided the necessary incentive to improve yourself, then perhaps a proper “kick in the pants” will. This event is usually an involuntary one, because, really, who is deliberately seeking pain or chaos? Nonetheless, most of us could probably benefit from such a remarkable event. My most … Continue reading That Kick In The Pants Moment
“Will you help me write my obituary,” asked a dear friend while we were still very much alive and happily traveling through Scandinavia. It wasn’t like this beautiful place evoked any semblance of depression in her, and she is, hopefully, years away from a natural death, but the subject suddenly came up while we were … Continue reading You Should Have The Last Word
Morbid as it may sound, there have been times when I actively imagined what it would be like to lose-and I mean permanently- someone I loved. When I did, truth be told, the reality was never even close to what I had imagined, but it did somehow give me a mild sense of control over … Continue reading Cathartic Cleansing – Undo To Uplift
Writer’s block, according to Wikipedia, “is a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work or….original ideas.” FEAR, rather than dwindling creativity, I venture, is the common culprit here. And no wonder, with this era of cancellation culture growing ever more extreme by the day. “Oh, I … Continue reading CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE? Our growing refusal to speak up.
Burning Daylight 