The Myth of Doing It All Before 7 a.m.

Scroll through LinkedIn or Facebook, and you’ll see no shortage of “rise and grind” posts. Someone is at the gym before 5 a.m., someone else has read a book, sent fifteen emails, meditated, cooked breakfast for their family, and outlined their daily goals – all before you’ve finished your first coffee. The message is clear:Continue reading “The Myth of Doing It All Before 7 a.m.”

Exploring the Benefits of Camping: Nature, Health, and Bonding

As summer winds down in the Northern Hemisphere and the cooler evenings begin, one’s thoughts return to the great outdoors and one last camping trip before the snow may fly in these parts. Camping has surged in popularity over recent decades, driven by various factors that highlight its appeal and its numerous benefits. This outdoorContinue reading “Exploring the Benefits of Camping: Nature, Health, and Bonding”

Understanding the Exhaustion of Homelessness

As I continued my journey into the darker underbelly of human existence, I wanted to delve further into the topic of homelessness from an unfamiliar perspective, so here goes. One side of homelessness that gets little press is the exhaustion that goes with it. Living in a shelter is exhausting and drains individuals physically, mentally,Continue reading “Understanding the Exhaustion of Homelessness”

The Vital Importance of Sleep: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul

When I was younger, a badge of honor was to run on little sleep – five hours a night – and brag about it to my friends. I took caffeine pills and washed them down with strong cups of coffee to keep going during final exams in high school and college. The inevitable headache whenContinue reading “The Vital Importance of Sleep: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul”