Revenge
It’s such a primitive impulse, and people feel so strongly about it. They plot and plan and lie awake at night trying to figure out how to make it happen. Waiting for the moment they will get the satisfaction of … Continued
Enlightenment
State of mind? State of being- what is it? Who knows. Not many people can claim to be enlightened yet so many wise and great men have waxed eloquent on the subject. It’s so elusive. Like meditation. Or whistling. You … Continued
Why is your Purpose pointy?
Your purpose is the ultimate goal. Your raison d’etre. Why is it pointy, you ask? To poke you. It pokes you every time you slack off. Just a friendly reminder to stay the course. Also, it’s at the tippy top … Continued
How to reach your Pointy Purpose?
The journey to your purpose comes with a roadmap- and it’s colour-coded. Follow the instructions, and voila- you’ve arrived! Here’s the list you have to tick off: This last pitstop is your purpose. As with any journey, there’s an internal … Continued
What’s your Pointy Purpose?
Just listen to the little voice- it will tell you. This voice is very wise and old. Sure, sometimes it says crazy things- impractical things- but if you follow the guidance, it will give you all the help you need … Continued
Pleasure or Purpose?
What do you think you should follow? Pleasure or Purpose? The one seems dreary and monastic and boring. The other is full of shining lights. Tough choice? Not really, it’s easy. You might think- why not get pleasure- we’re on … Continued
Upcycling Christchurch
Here’s what DIY looks like when it’s done right: punting on the Avon! A great way to explore river Avon and the beautiful Christchurch Botanical Park. It’s eco-friendly, incredibly romantic, and very atmospheric. Olde-world style: there’s even a punter with … Continued
Trek to Morskie Oko
Morskie Oko is Polish for “Eye of the Sea”, and it’s the largest lake in Poland, tucked away high up in the Tatras mountains. You can take a day-long trek, but if you hitch a ride halfway there- on a … Continued
Shake Your Head
Life is the same everywhere. It really is. Same old. Ho-hum, hum-drum. When you travel, you don’t see a place from the perspective of a local. For a traveller, everything is new, and fresh, and exciting. it’s the thrill of … Continued
Thoughts on Travel #2507
Just off the top of my head- it’s exhausting. There, that’s the first thing I think of when you say travel. It’s a physically draining activity. You lug your mini world around on your back when you’re back-packing. Now, if … Continued