The finish line. July has come to an end, and so has my commitment to 30-Soft, the plan I decided to follow to kick myself out of an extended period of stalled ennui. It was a simple plan, on paper, and the changes didn’t seem too onerous: follow a healthy eating plan; drink enough water; exercise at least twice a day, once outside; read at … Continue reading Endings and Continuations: Finishing 30-Soft, and What Happens Next
The Trouble with Change I’ve been struggling in my life for the last few months. I’m not so good with change, and I’ve had much of it this year so far. It doesn’t matter that some of the changes are good – aka adopting a dog – change is change, and my brain gets agitated and testy with it. I like my routines and ruts. … Continue reading Flirting With Alcoholism
I’m stuck, and I’m not enjoying it. I feel trapped inside myself of late. I feel like I’m doing nothing, accomplishing nothing. This isn’t true objectively, but it’s how I feel nevertheless. Even writing things out and checking them off doesn’t help. When I start feeling paralyzed by inertia, it usually means depression has strengthened her grip. I’m also rage-filled and quick to anger of … Continue reading Chaos, Change, and Leaning In.
The author reflects on how conversations about the past are triggered by death and midlife, emphasizing the tendency to romanticize the past and resist change in the technological age. They highlight the shift from analogue to digital and acknowledge the benefits of modern conveniences while reminiscing about the slower pace of life. Continue reading Life before the internet: Nostalgia for the analog days.
From Famine to Feast. 