We have spent the last few days talking about connection—how to find a safe, quiet corner of the internet to meet friends and share hobbies. But community isn’t just about chatting. It is also about growing. There is a Japanese concept called ikigai, which roughly translates to “a reason for being.” It suggests that happiness … Read more
Most of us start our hobbies in a quiet corner of the house. We tinker in the garage with the radio playing softly, we read history books in our favorite armchair, or we spend hours perfecting a family recipe in a kitchen that smells of flour and spices. These solo moments are vital for recharging … Read more
Have you ever started a project in the quiet of the morning, only to look up and realize the sun is setting and it’s suddenly time for dinner? That ‘missing time’ isn’t a lapse in memory or a sign of getting older—it’s actually a sign that your brain was in its happiest, most productive state. … Read more
There is a specific kind of silence that only January brings to Canada. The holiday rush has faded, the decorations are tucked away, and the world outside often feels like it’s holding its breath under a blanket of white. For many of us, this is the season where the “indoor hobby” moves from a pastime … Read more
Photography as Memory-Keeping and Art Hi there, and welcome back! Yesterday we talked about writing your memoir. Today, let’s talk about the other way you’re already documenting your life—probably without even thinking about it. How many photos did you take this week? A dozen? Fifty? If you have a smartphone, the answer is probably “more … Read more