Category: Essentialism
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Scarcity Isn’t the Problem
I had a cup of coffee recently that I keep thinking about, not because of the coffee itself, but because of what happened around it. A barista made it using a Chemex: slow pour, careful, deliberate. Then he served it in a genuinely small cup. Small enough that for a second I wondered if he’d…
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Generous, and Yet?
It was a great performance from a great performer. Everyone was having fun, the teachers, the parents, and of course, the kids. And honestly? I was, too. Singing and half-dancing from my seat, completely caught up in the moment. Somewhere between songs, I found myself wondering: who made this possible? Who had the influence, or…
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The Messy Middle of Becoming Real
It was a perfect morning to stroll around the neighborhood like I used to. Wind blows softly, the sun is perfectly bright, but not too bright, that it burns. It’s just shining perfectly. Of course, it makes me feel energetic and ready to conquer what life brings me to the table! Sorry, I’ve been too…
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Being Visible Without Losing Yourself
I’ve been saying to myself that living a good life means dialing back on all that online stuff. And yeah, that’s still true. I’m not a fan of living my life on the internet. I don’t think you have to show off your growth for it to count, and I don’t think being constantly seen…
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Not Impressive. Just Good.
I had this particular thought flooding my mind recently. Probably, it came from observations, since my middle name is “observer”. Yes, I love to observe people. It’s not that I want to judge them (hell nah), but as for me, human endlessly interesting. We can learn a lot from each individual. Whether it’s good or…
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