Saturday Blueprint on Parenting
A parenting reflection on the nature of children and the importance of being present and patient. Children live in the moment and are naturally resilient and resourceful. We can learn from that.
Philosophy
Saturday Blueprint on Contrast and Dichotomy
An exploration of the dichotomies we see in everyday life and how to embrace imperfection.
Saturday Blueprint on Turning 40
Things I wished I knew a decade ago, and other musings on turning 40.
The case against time management
There will never be enough time to do all the things you wish to do, so a new approach is called for. Starting with acceptance.
An essay on Dartmoor
An essay on Dartmoor and the beauty of this wild landscape.
Saturday Blueprint on Stress Sick
A reflection a year on from having a breakdown and how I have changed in response to this.
Saturday Blueprint on Suffering
Hi 👋. Here is this week's Saturday Blueprint.
🤔 Quote I’m thinking about
On suffering:
Pathei mathos (An Ancient Greek saying meaning 'through suffering comes understanding')
Dean Karnazes had once said, that people mistake comfort for happiness. ‘Happiness needs to be earned’. If happiness wasn’t in comfort, was it somehow