The thoughts that shape my writing
Fragments of history, reflections on memory, and glimpses of the human thread that runs through it all.
The Future Never Arrives
We spend much of our lives waiting. Waiting for the right time, the next opportunity, the moment when life will finally begin. But here’s the hard truth: the future never arrives. When it comes, it isn’t the future anymore — it’s just today.
Aristotle: The Art of Flourishing in a World of Extremes
Aristotle’s name turns up in every “greatest thinkers” list, usually surrounded by marble busts (like the one above) and ancient manuscripts. Which is fine — but it also means a lot of people switch off before they’ve even got to the interesting part.
The Pursuit of Purpose
Defining purpose is deeply personal. For some, it’s in learning. For others, it’s in creativity, health, service, relationships, or compassion.
Purpose doesn’t always look dramatic. It might show up in daily kindness. In gentle consistency. In noticing what others rush past.