Over the past three years, I have become a student of philosophy, with a big focus and practical alignment to Stoicism. It was through a discussion in an online philosophy group, about a year ago, that I journeyed closer to the social aspect of Stoicism, with its emphasis on our…
For years, I watched my dad leap into the ocean every morning, as if it were some joyful ritual. Meanwhile, “I stood” on the shoreline thinking, What the hell is he doing? The idea of voluntarily hurling myself into freezing water before the sun had properly risen seemed… ridiculous. Unpleasant.…
When you’re a kid, life naturally gives you a sense of structure and momentum. Each day arrives with its own rhythm—school, sports practice, music lessons, or after-school adventures—and within that structure, you’re always moving toward something. You want to make the team, nail a drum solo, win a race, or…
When I wrote down two of my running goals a few years ago, to go after by the age of 50, I didn’t know how hard it would be to get back on the running track. With old injuries, body alignment issues, inflammation, and continuous strains and tears, running freely…
When I first signed up for Lifeline training, I expected to learn how to help others. What I didn’t realise was how much the journey would help me. The >150 hours of training—an intricate blend of self-paced learning, role-plays, and face-to-face sessions—felt like a juggling act at times. Between work,…