One of my professors once said: “You can read fiction as philosophy, and philosophy as fiction.” — Each of my mornings typically begins with an outdoor walk and reading fiction or philosophy. As a child of nature, with my philosophical heart and creative academic mind, I have always been drawn to Kierkegaard’s existential philosophy and its current-day applications through new media.

‘Firefly Lane’ — A Novel About Lifelong Friendship — Dear Reader, Have you ever thought about how your friendships impact you? Firefly Lane, by Kristin Hannah, takes place between the mid-1970s and early 2000s. …

Have You Ever Thought About Going on a Workcation? — Dear Reader, In my case, workcations have become my best investments, and maybe it’s something for you to consider. I use workcation to recharge my batteries and focus on my next move. Work + Vacation = Workcation Some people need to go for a run or spend hours in the gym to clear their heads…

Friendships and phases of life — Being in a group of friends with different jobs, interests, opinions, and lifestyles than you broaden your perspective. Two weeks ago, I went to a birthday party with a group of friends I hadn’t seen for a couple of years. …

All you need is a dog in your corner — A month ago, I lost my dog, Sofus. He has been my writing companion for 14 years. A friend of mine sent me this quote. It says it all. “Don’t cry, Laura,” Pa said. “He has gone to the Happy Hunting Grounds.” “Truly, Pa?” Laura managed to ask. “Good dogs…

Mrs. Dalloway bought the flowers herself — Dear Reader, Guess where this opening line comes from: Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself. – Virginia Woolf Yes, you are right; it is from Woolf’s famous novel Mrs. Dalloway. There is nothing fancy about the opening line. Still, it is well-known for its simplicity. Woolf uses…

– Virginia Woolf — When I decluttered my old bag the other day, I found my business card. I still remember the quote I put on it by Virginia Woolf: Fiction is like a spider’s web, attached ever so lightly perhaps, but still attached to life at all four corners. – Virginia Woolf, Room…

'Effortless'— a book and its magic — Dear Reader, Have you picked your word of 2022 yet? Everywhere in my feed, someone has written about the word they’ve picked for the new year, which made me think about my word of 2022, and I decided to go with effortless. What Is the Effortless State? When I searched for the definition of effortless…

– Greg McKeown — I want things to be effortless in 2022: my work, writing, finances, and relationships with others. After reading Effortless — Make it easier to do what matters most by Greg McKeown, I realized I needed to let go of my bad habits and not be such a time optimist. …