The Women Feeding Africa: Why International Women’s Day Must Celebrate Rural Heroines
Every 8 March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day—a moment to honor women’s achievements and renew the call for gender… Continue reading The Women Feeding Africa: Why International Women’s Day Must Celebrate Rural Heroines
Why Are Some People More Drawn to Rigid, Dogmatic, or Extremist Ideologies?
I recently participated in the online presentation of the book by Leor Zmigrod’s The Ideological Brain. Note that I haven’t… Continue reading Why Are Some People More Drawn to Rigid, Dogmatic, or Extremist Ideologies?
Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z is Redefining Leadership at Work
Gen Z is rewriting the rules of the workplace. Unlike previous generations, these young professionals, born between the mid-1990s and… Continue reading Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z is Redefining Leadership at Work
A Climate for Sufficiency: Redefining Prosperity Within Planetary Boundaries
The Hot or Cool Institute in Berlin has released its latest report, A Climate for Sufficiency, as part of the… Continue reading A Climate for Sufficiency: Redefining Prosperity Within Planetary Boundaries
Mastering Attention in a Distracted World
Do you think that your attention is under siege? Are overflowing inboxes and relentless ping of notifications disturbing you? Focus… Continue reading Mastering Attention in a Distracted World
An Ordinary Day in a Loud World
When the world feels unpredictable and loud, where do we return? This post explores connection, responsibility, and the everyday practice…
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Climate Denial as a Political Strategy: How Populism Exploits Psychology to Block Change
The debate over climate change has long moved beyond scientific consensus. Today, denying climate change is not just a fringe… Continue reading Climate Denial as a Political Strategy: How Populism Exploits Psychology to Block Change
Re-Resolving
As it’s around the end of the first month of the new year, it seems appropriate to revisit the matter… Continue reading Re-Resolving
Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?
Every year on 11 February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a reminder of… Continue reading Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?
Practical Dying Wishes
When I think about dying wishes, I think of grand proclamations, deep revelations, or avowals of great emotions. Like: “I… Continue reading Practical Dying Wishes
How a One-Week Retreat Rewires Your Brain: The Science Behind Lasting Change
In my personal blog I recently wrote about my experience of the magic of the Ayurveda retreat where I understood… Continue reading How a One-Week Retreat Rewires Your Brain: The Science Behind Lasting Change
2026: The Year You Give Yourself Permission to Prioritize Pleasure
The new year often arrives with a familiar script: This is the year I’ll finally improve myself. I set this… Continue reading 2026: The Year You Give Yourself Permission to Prioritize Pleasure
Does a New Year’s Resolution Have To Be New?
Does a New Year’s resolution have to be new? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself recently. The answer I’ve…
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Can Science Spot the Christmas Spirit in Your Brain?
Every December, cities light up, carols fill the air, and the scent of pine and gingerbread lingers. For many, Christmas… Continue reading Can Science Spot the Christmas Spirit in Your Brain?
Winter Holiday: A Time for Celebration, but Also for Loneliness Among the Elderly
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet, for many older adults, it… Continue reading Winter Holiday: A Time for Celebration, but Also for Loneliness Among the Elderly
The Murderer Killings
We take our true crime seriously here in the Pacific Northwest. I think that’s because we were home to both… Continue reading The Murderer Killings
The Lifelong Impact of Pets on Children
Childhood memories are filled with countless experiences, but for many children, one stands out prominently: the bond with a pet.… Continue reading The Lifelong Impact of Pets on Children
Shine in darkness
One day in Pokhara, Nepal at the height of the humid season, everything felt like it was boiling. My mind,… Continue reading Shine in darkness
Aporia – The Power of “I Know That I Don’t Know”
Aporia—an ancient Greek term—describes that moment of genuine perplexity when a question resists easy answers. It’s not ignorance; it’s the… Continue reading Aporia – The Power of “I Know That I Don’t Know”
Four Things I’ve Learned About the Divine Dwellings
I was reflecting on these not long ago, and they seem worth sharing. They are some important things I’ve learned,…
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The Art of the Pitch
It feels like I’m spending a lot of time with pitches these days. No, that’s not a World Series joke,… Continue reading The Art of the Pitch
The Deadly Cost of Climate Inaction
The Human Toll of a Warming Planet Every year, the warnings get louder. The numbers get worse. And yet, the… Continue reading The Deadly Cost of Climate Inaction
Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Future
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. While they are often treated… Continue reading Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Future
Doing the Right Thing: A Great Baseball Story
My six-year-old son started playing Little League last year. Watching these young athletes trying to learn the skills to catch,… Continue reading Doing the Right Thing: A Great Baseball Story
How Nature and Silence in Urban Design Boost Mental Health
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than half of the global population now lives in cities. And this… Continue reading How Nature and Silence in Urban Design Boost Mental Health
Why Adolescents May Be More Speciesist Than Adults
Most adults say they care deeply about animals. Yet, many continue to consume meat regularly — a contradiction known as… Continue reading Why Adolescents May Be More Speciesist Than Adults
Blogging as Art Therapy: Writing Your Way to Emotional Wellness
This is a follow up of my last week post on Art Therapy. When I first began blogging, I didn’t… Continue reading Blogging as Art Therapy: Writing Your Way to Emotional Wellness
Lessons from Vacations: The Importance of Sharing
A few weeks after we adopted our crested gecko, Rusty, we went on vacation. I left instructions for the pet… Continue reading Lessons from Vacations: The Importance of Sharing
Art Therapy: Healing Through Creativity and Emotional Expression
Art therapy is more than painting or sculpting—it’s a transformative journey into the self. Rooted in psychology and creative expression,… Continue reading Art Therapy: Healing Through Creativity and Emotional Expression
Post-Vacation Stress: a Hidden Toll
Returning from a well-deserved vacation can feel like a jarring reset. You have forgotten about emails, deadlines, and the relentless… Continue reading Post-Vacation Stress: a Hidden Toll
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