I am absolutely grateful not only to be healthy enough to run but also to be on the podium at the Oceania Masters Athletics Championship in 2025 at QSAC (Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre). I had two big running goals I wanted to achieve this year. The pursuit of these…
When I first described Stoicism here in July 2023, I hadn’t yet explored the cosmopolitanism view and the practice of Oikeiōsis. This more in-depth look at Stoicism only enhances the philosophy’s credibility. While preparing for a lighting talk at this years Stoicon, I thought I would flesh out this what…
Slowing Down and Tuning In Lately, I’ve been making space to slow down. I walk many days instead of run, take my shoes off to feel the sand, and stroll among the trees. These small shifts help me observe, appreciate, and breathe in the world around me. I’m becoming more…
Lou’s “village” made all the difference. It was through the love, generosity, and unwavering support of our friends that she was able to access treatments—both here in Australia and overseas. Without that community, we never could have explored every option, nor could we have lived together as a family in…
On the chairlift, I was talking with Noah about gratitude. Mornings like this don’t just brush past you—they soak right into your soul. I tried to put that feeling into words, but he just grinned at me, shook his head, and said I was a little loopy. We skied out…