Musings about Life

Essays

  • The Song That Speaks To Me The Most (Despite Having no Words)

    The Song That Speaks To Me The Most (Despite Having no Words)

    Django Reinhardt’s I’ll See You In My Dreams is the song that speaks to me the most, despite it having no lyrics. In it I find joy, sadness, tragedy, forgiveness, everything. See if it speaks … Read more

  • On Forgiveness

    On Forgiveness

    I went to my Dad’s funeral yesterday. A parent’s funeral would be difficult at the best of times, but in my case the relationship with my Dad was anything but normal. You see, we spent … Read more

  • The Adjacent Possible

    The Adjacent Possible

    I was talking to a friend this week about making poor lifestyle choices. I’d been starting to live a life that wasn’t bringing out the best in me. I knew it deep inside, but didn’t … Read more

  • Random Acts of Kindness

    Random Acts of Kindness

    Picture this. I’d just got back from my morning run with the dog. Middle aged man, lycra on. No, don’t go there. Anyway… Across from where I live there’s a little green park area. I … Read more

  • How to Prioritize

    How to Prioritize

    Here’s how to cut out all the noise and focus on the really important things in life. Are you ready? It’s this… You’re going to die soon. Ok, hopefully you’re not going to die today … Read more

  • The Three Big Decisions

    The Three Big Decisions

    One of the most interesting thinkers in recent years, Naval Ravikant, said these words recently: The three big decisions – what you do, where you live, and who you’re with. Naval Ravikant So, how true … Read more

  • The Hidden Power of Momentum

    The Hidden Power of Momentum

    Momentum. We see it everywhere. In sports, for example, momentum is really noticeable. I’m a fan of single-player sports, such as tennis, golf, and snooker. What I’ve realised makes watching these sports so intriguing is … Read more

  • The Power of Journaling

    The Power of Journaling

    I’m not sure when I started journaling, it was probably around 2016 when a lot of change was happening in my life. Up until then, I never wrote anything down. All the writing I’d do … Read more

Quotes

  • 52 Look in the Mirror Quotes for Self-Discovery and Growth

    52 Look in the Mirror Quotes for Self-Discovery and Growth

    Mirror mirror on the wall… Reflecting on your own image can be an insightful experience. It’s not uncommon to fixate on imperfections, letting them overshadow the array of strengths that each of us possesses. Imagine … Read more

  • 61 Stay in Your Lane Quotes to Help You Keep on Track

    61 Stay in Your Lane Quotes to Help You Keep on Track

    The concept of “staying in your lane” centers on the idea of self-focus and personal growth. It emphasizes the significance of individual attention and dedication to one’s path without being sidetracked by others’ actions or … Read more

  • 72 Best One Day at a Time Quotes – Focus on the Here and Now!

    72 Best One Day at a Time Quotes – Focus on the Here and Now!

    Do you know one mistake we’re all guilty of making? Thinking too far into the future. We get obsessed with long-term thinking, planning, strategizing, and worrying – yes, definitely worrying – about stuff. While a … Read more