A Birthday Reflection: The Art of Regulation

Life constantly pulls us towards doing more, achieving more and experiencing more. But sustainable regulation cannot depend on willpower alone. As I reflect on another birthday, I find myself returning to meditation, wisdom and the delicate art of knowing when to act, when to let go, and when to simply be.

The Unexpected Gift of Being Unwell

For three weeks, I was able to do very little except work and rest. I was unwell with nothing more serious than a sore throat, but it was severe enough to drain me of the energy and zest I normally bring to many of the things I love doing. Sometimes acceptance doesn't change our circumstances. It changes what we discover within them.