Welcome to the Quiet

I started this journal as I entered what you might call a quieter phase of life — not quiet in the sense of slowing down, but in the sense of tuning in more deeply to what matters.

These days are still full: of creative work, ideas, personal projects, and a focus on wellbeing. But I’m no longer chasing money, mindshare, or someone else’s definition of success.

I’m here to reflect — to write things down while I still can. If something I share helps you along the way, I’m glad. But this space isn’t about building a following. It’s about reconnecting with what feels real, lasting, and quietly worthwhile.

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The journal of John E.Rees

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Notes from the Garden
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Notes from the Garden

There are so many things to do, so many ideas and projects to explore, that I sometimes wonder how I ever found time for a career.

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