For a long time, I had prided myself on my thriftiness. If you’re familiar with the blog, you probably have come across a post or passage somewhere that is specifically about or at least mentions frugality, finding value or supporting independent business. Up until recently, I thought my tendency towards penny-pinching was to the benefitContinue reading “The Dangers of Thriftiness and the Slippery Slope of Attachment”
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Mountain-Man Reflections
My goal was to detox; to break free of my addictions and rebuild my body and cognitive function. I thought that two months in the mountains – removed from toxicity and other distractions – would revitalize my mind, body, and spirit. I was eager and enthusiastic to finally set out on the path I hadContinue reading “Mountain-Man Reflections”
Sinking the Qi
“Qi is very important for good health and we would die without it and its flow.”
The Power of Routine
New Year’s resolutions are somewhat of a joke. It’s estimated that over three quarters of participants fail and lose their resolve by February, which is part of the reason why I never make them. I’m a firm believer that it takes conviction to make or break a good habit, not imaginary numbers or pages on a calendar.Continue reading “The Power of Routine”
Reflections on Tulum – Letting Your Soul Shine
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico is a wild place. Its inhabitants each have their own unique reasons for living there or visiting, but I find – in my seven total weeks spent there – they fall into three distinct categories. First, you have the locals, the working class. Families and individuals who are native to Tulum,Continue reading “Reflections on Tulum – Letting Your Soul Shine”
Rebel Bush Doctor 