Skillful Living: Why What’s Under the Shell Matters Most

Last week I spent nearly a full workday — spread across emails, photos, and follow-ups over the course of a week — just to replace a five-dollar part for my camera. Not five hundred, five dollars. The hours added up: waiting on responses, re-explaining the problem, following up when the part still hadn’t shipped. That’s… Read more »

Skillful Living: Ritual vs. Escape

Ritual vs. Escape: Why we wait for vacations In Maine, people talk about “getting away.” Ask someone their weekend plans and you’ll often hear: “We’re goin’ uptacamp.” It’s part of the rhythm of life here — the lake, the coast, the mountains. These escapes are wonderful. They reset the mind and recharge the spirit. But… Read more »