The examined life
Written for kind, curious, and ambitious readers who believe there's a better way than the default. We just need to find it.
Every other Sunday, receive one unguarded true story and one practical tool, habit, or reframe for better ways to think, feel, and live fully.
'Warm, surprising, and often moving.'
#4: Vegan, but Bacon
It’s Mother’s Day in the UK, so I wanted to share a special and sweet recipe to honour my mum. I’ve also written up a trick for “cheating” your way to better habits and shared a story that was previously a secret bonus read.
#3: Pancakes & Open Loops
With another year under my belt, I’ve been reflecting on which parts of my past I don’t want to drag into my next solar orbit. The shift in perspective has been so liberating and energising that I’ve made it the star of this week’s article.
#2: Malala & Poisoned Chores
This week, I saw Malala. Yes, Nobel Peace Prize winning Malala. I also looked at my dad’s search history after he died. What I found shook me.
#1: Marking a New Chapter
A year ago today, my life was very different. I was writing a eulogy for my late-father’s funeral, figuring out how to telescope together 31-years of love and memories into a ten minute speech.