Avoidance

I’m usually pretty good at taking breaks. I’ve burnt out enough times to see when it’s on the horizon. That said, I still catch myself pushing my limits …

Extinction

Without realizing it, you might eat something for the last time. Not by choice, but because there is no more. None. Gone. Over. Seafood is especially at risk …

Let it Go

When someone hurts us, we’re upset. Depending on the severity of the offence, we feel an array of emotions like anger, resentment, bitterness and contempt. Sometimes the feeling …

Unexpected

I think I’ve written about this before. I don’t recall the concept and don’t have the time to go through the archives. I’m too scatterbrained for that sort …

Rattle

There’s a rattle in my building, something with the duct work in the walls and ceiling. It happens when the wind is heavy, usually twice a year when …

Six Words

I heard a short story the other day often attributed to Hemingway. Six simple words that rattled me. In a world where we have countless tools to cause …

Pendulum

Whatever your cause — be it social, political or otherwise — be wary of how hard you push. Without external force, the pendulum always comes to rest. Status …

Downtown

A lot of people hate downtown. It’s loud, busy, chaotic, and too hard to get around. The majority of my coworkers fit into this category. Either living in …

Sleeping In

Although most of my life has little structure, I love morning routines. They act as a kickstarter that prepares me for the day ahead. Due to my schedule, …

Zoom Out

When we’re having a bad time we often consider it the overall state of our lives. A time of stress or anxiety can cause us to believe we’re …