Everyone complains about kids being on their phones. “They don’t talk anymore,” we say. “They’re addicted to their screens,” we sigh. “They’ve lost the art of conversation,” we warn. But for a generation we’re so quick to diagnose, we rarely ask the more uncomfortable question: Who handed them the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2025
The Afterglow of Too Much: How Endless Choice Is Stealing Our Joy
We live in a world where everything is possible and nothing feels enough. Where options spill over from our screens into our minds, where even small decisions feel strangely heavy. We scroll through a hundred versions of what could be, only to wonder if the life we’ve chosen is somehow less than the … [Read more...]
The Weight of Luck and What We Do With It
Some people carry their privilege like a secret they’re trying to keep. Others wear it like a badge they don’t even know is there. Most of us - if we’re being honest - don’t really see it at all. It just feels like the normal conditions of our lives. The air we breathe. The staircase beneath our … [Read more...]
When Loyalty Means Letting Go
We’re often taught that loyalty is about staying. Staying committed, staying present, staying true to the people, places, and causes that once gave us purpose. But sometimes, the most meaningful form of loyalty isn’t about holding on - it’s about knowing when it’s time to grow. Real loyalty … [Read more...]
Unpacking the “Canadian Experience”: What It Really Means and How to Claim It
“Canadian Experience” has become one of those phrases that echoes ominously in the minds of so many newcomers and job seekers in Canada. And, rightfully so. It is often cited as a gatekeeper, a phrase that blocks doors before they even fully open. Yet, when you dig beneath the surface, what … [Read more...]
When the Unexpected Happens: How We Break, Bend, or Begin Again
One of life’s most reliable patterns is its unpredictability. No matter how meticulous our planning, how clear our vision, or how well-tuned our instincts, accidents - personal or professional - will find their way in. A death, a loss, a failure, a betrayal, an economic turn, a health scare, a … [Read more...]
Blessings Aren’t a Shortcut to Harvest
We often speak of blessings as if they’re a secret ingredient, a divine push that bends the rules of cause and effect in our favour. The word itself is soft and warm, spoken with hope, whispered with affection, and sometimes offered like a wish for something miraculous. But here’s the truth we … [Read more...]
Money and Meaning: Why You Don’t Need Cash to Live, But It Makes Life Easier
It is a simple truth that often gets lost in the noise of everyday hustle: you don’t actually need money to live. The essentials - air, water, connection, purpose - those are the true foundation of life. Yet, in the same breath, it is equally clear that money plays a powerful role in shaping our … [Read more...]
Four Pallbearers: Why a Circle of True Connection Defines a Life Well Lived
There is a haunting simplicity to the notion that only four people will carry you at your final journey. It’s a stark image, one that cuts through the clutter of social media followers, fleeting acquaintances, and the endless noise of modern life. These four pallbearers represent something … [Read more...]