Practice

Lately I’ve been circling back to simplicity—not in a big, dramatic way, but more like returning to a quiet idea I never fully let go of. Years ago, I experimented with Voluntary Simplicity. The version I picked up then was structured and detailed, focused on tracking every penny, making charts, and hitting targets. I appreciated the values behind it—less consumption, more intention, deeper...

On October 1, I’m diving into a new workout program that I’ve never tried before. It’s based on the principles from Michael Matthews’s Bigger Leaner Stronger and summed up by the motto: “Get bigger, leaner, and stronger.” As I’ve been thinking about my fitness goals—and realizing I’ve been out of shape for a long time—this approach feels like the shake-up I need. [...]

On October 1, I’m beginning a new phase of my health journey. For a while now, I’ve been thinking about making some significant changes in how I eat—changes that support not only my overall well-being but also some specific goals I’ve set for myself. So, I’ve come up with a simple yet powerful motto to guide me: "Eat less, prioritize protein and whole foods." [...]

Comfort is something we all seek, isn’t it? After a long day or a stressful situation, we naturally gravitate toward the things that make us feel safe, at ease, and soothed. For me, these may include sipping a hot bowl of chicken soup, putting on an old sweatshirt, or watching the classic TV comedy Frasier. But I have an ambivalent relationship with comfort, especially when it comes to my...

As an author and someone deeply engaged in exploring complex and sometimes controversial subjects, such as religion, politics, and an outside-the-box philosophy of life, I wanted to share my thoughts with the freedom that a pseudonym offers. Here’s why I’ve made this choice. [...]