Daily writing promptHow do you express your gratitude?View all responses As a Buddhist priest living a layperson's life, gratitude is the very air I breathe. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com It shapes my interactions within the Sangha I lead, informs my response to life's events, and serves as a cornerstone of my practice. In Buddhism,…
Daily writing promptAre there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?View all responses The world is constantly evolving, not always in the right way, and the need to live sustainably has become increasingly important, undeniable, and undelayable. Photo by Ann H on Pexels.com A sustainable lifestyle is all about making…
Daily writing promptIf you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?View all responses For most, the daily ritual of getting dressed is a carefully orchestrated dance. They pirouette around their closets, agonizing over colour palettes, layering options, and that ever-present question: "Do I look well in it?" Photo…
Today's Book of the Day is Less Is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World, written by Jason Hickel in 2021 and published by Windmill Books. Jason Hickel is an economic anthropologist, author, professor, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. His research focuses on global political economy, inequality, and ecological economics. Less…
Daily writing promptHow do you want to retire?View all responses When I hear people speaking about retirement as the moment for spending time on rocking chairs or beach chairs, endless days with no schedule, and a complete disconnect from the world of work, well, I think I am lucky. Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com…
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Yesterday, during the celebrations at the Family Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres pointed out that we are playing Russian roulette with our planet.…
Daily writing promptIf humans had taglines, what would yours be?View all responses Imagine a world where every person walks around with a catchy tagline emblazoned above their head. "John: Hilarious Party Animal", or "Sarah: Fiercely Independent Leader". While it might sound like a quirky episode of Black Mirror, it raises a fascinating question: do we…
Daily writing promptWhat personal belongings do you hold most dear?View all responses The question of what personal belongings I hold most dear is an interesting one because for me, true value lies not in material possessions, but in the knowledge, connections, and experiences we cultivate. Photo by Kevin Malik on Pexels.com Now, this doesn't mean…
Daily writing promptWhat is the legacy you want to leave behind?View all responses The concept of legacy often conjures images of grand accomplishments etched in history books. But for me, a truly fulfilling legacy lies not in personal fame, but in the ripples I create within the world around me. Photo by Matheus Viana on…
Daily writing promptWhat public figure do you disagree with the most?View all responses The question of which public figure I disagree with most feels like a loaded question. Disagreement, in my view, is less about personalities and more about the underlying ideas they champion. Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com So, instead of singling out…
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