Walk away, chin up

Persistence and grit are valuable characteristics admired by others. Yet, there are times that these qualities may not be most beneficial to us. There are times when walking away makes sense. In moments of tension and where emotions run high, taking a step away for a...

Get close to death

Numerous individuals proclaim that they felt more alive when presented with the news of impending death. They felt liberation and exhilaration. Racing car drivers risk their lives daily to pursue their passion, and they do so to some extent because of the same...

It may be time

We can ponder over situations and consider what our next steps should be. When it comes to relationships, both professional and personal, that time may be when promises repeatedly become sorry....

Live like 007

“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” Spoiler alert from the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die. How apt in our time where lifespans have increased dramatically over the...

Rituals in the digital age

Some common and accepted rituals from a few years ago are no longer regular practice. For example, in Japan, it has always been considered a sign of respect to exchange business cards precisely, with bowing, a specific way to hold and hand the card over with...