Why Lost Direction is Worse Than Lost Time
A number of people I speak to are struggling with directionlessness – whether through loss, disappointment, or doubts. How do we counter this?
Catch ‘Asteroid City’ For an Existential Deep-Dive: Movie Review
Existential questions abound as students and parents gather for a Junior Stargazer convention held in a desert town called Asteroid City.
This is Why I Hate Doing Laundry
Many of us may hate doing laundry, but we do it – because deep down, we know that doing the laundry is purposeful…
Are These the 3 Themes of Every Human Journey?
After turning 50, I’ve discovered that my life has been all about the unfurling of just three main themes.
Why Do I Hate Vacuuming?
Vacuuming is boring. It’s indoors. But mowing the lawn is exciting. It’s outdoors. There’s danger! Context is everything.
How Do We Know We Are Human?
Are we merely “human” – just a species? Or are we more? Can we also be “dancer” – people who dance, imagine, create? Sam Chan ponders the famous song lyrics.
Why Languishing Is the New Buzzword
Languishing describes how we feel in the covid isolation lockdown: Not flourishing. Not bored. But languishing. But why do we feel this way?
Listen For the Voice that Can Only Be Heard in Stillness
In a workaholic age, the healthiest thing may be to spend a few more days in little rooms by the seaside – in restful, prayerful retreat.
Three Ways to Reflect on Your Life
2020 is ending in a rush and the first thing that suffers in busyness is reflection time – the art of seeing the meaning in our experiences.
The Secret to a Full Life
Most of us live our lives the wrong way around. We try to fill our lives from the outside in, with nice clothes, nice houses, and appearances.