I’ve been thinking a lot about what I can actually do with my time on this planet. Not in a broad, idealistic way, but in a practical, day-to-day sense. The…

Life update: after years of dreaming and planning, we pulled the trigger and left our law careers to be full-time stay at home parents/part-time farmers. It sounds idyllic—and in many…

One of the common threads between “blue zones” – regions where people live significantly longer than average – is regular, low-intensity movement integrated into daily life. When I mention my…

Stepping back from the traditional, rigorously scheduled, 9 to 5 rat race isn’t just about gaining more years; it’s about making those additional years feel richer and more fulfilling. This…

Selling a house and stepping into the unknown is more than just a logistical challenge; it’s a leap into a new kind of freedom. Recently, my family found ourselves without…

In a time where productivity is often a badge of honor, the idea of doing nothing seems counterintuitive. However, some of the greatest minds in history—Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, and…

Let's talk about the ultimate luxury in life: the infinite hurkle durkle. That's right, hurkle durkle. If you haven't heard this glorious term before, let me enlighten you. "Hurkle-durkle" is…

In a blink, a routine chore turned into a nightmare. My wife, washing dishes, had a glass bowl explode in her hand. The aftermath was a horror show of severed…

Millennia ago, our ancestors lived in tight-knit tribes where every member had a defined role and place. The immediate threats were tangible - predators, hunger, and inter-tribal conflicts. But within…

I recently stumbled upon data showing how Americans spend their time with family and friends through various stages of life. Seeing the evolution of time spent with loved ones through…