It’s always easier to buy a new one than fix the old one. It’s less effort, and a shiny new one makes you feel good, temporarily, at least. The thing is, fixing the old one brings a deeper contentment… …the process of restoration, the proud feeling of having fixed something yourself, the money you save,…Read More

If you’re into the more spiritual side of life, be that meditation, yoga practice, or Eastern philosophy, you’re probably fascinated by the artwork and symbolism associated with these disciplines. You’ve no doubt seen the Om symbol, the chakra energy points, the Om symbol and the lotus flower. But what do they all mean? Here’s an…Read More

I kicked off the year with a new commitment: to fill out a night journal each evening when I get into bed. I have found this to be really beneficial so far, and want to share with you why I’m doing it, how I’m doing it, and how you can benefit too. I’m even going…Read More

We all get to a point in our lives where we ask the question: Am I living the life that I want to live, or the life that I think is expected of me? Is this the pathway that I would have chosen for my life, or did I just follow along because society/someone...Read More

I don’t like running long distances. I started out running cross-country in school at around 11 years old and, after a year or so, I’d had enough. I went on to run the 1500 meters on track, but I only did it because I was the best of the bunch at it in PE and…Read More

I remember joining my first dating site. It had been a while since I’d been in a relationship, and with Internet dating all the rage, “Why not”? I thought. Besides, I was busy with work and it seemed like an efficient way to skip past the chance bar and party encounters and quickly funnel my…Read More

Anyone who has a child, or has watched the child of a family member/friend grow up knows this: in the day-to-day moments it seems as if nothing is changing, as if very little progress is being made. Then, one day, you stop and look over your shoulder, and there he or she is – so…Read More

If you’re one of the grownups who has discovered the therapeutic and relaxing world of coloring in, you’re no doubt in the market for some suggestions on best adult coloring books. I’ve consulted some friends and, along with a few reader suggestions, compiled this list of the the 25 best books for those in search…Read More

Many of us have developed a smartphone addiction, and it isn’t necessarily our fault. The epitome of a ‘first world problem’ perhaps, but a serious one all the same. Technology is pervasive in that it has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, becoming a technological umbilical cord, an essential link between us and the digital…Read More