Published in Flourish Mag·PinnedHow mushrooms can be enlightening — even without actually eating them.Finding fairies and open hearts while foraging during Ireland’s lockdown. — An Irish Autumn is a closing curtain. Watching winter creep closer every day amidst evergreen horizontal rain, people search for time to soak up sunshine spots like they drop candy from the sky. They are divine, as every hour of precious space between drooping grey curtains brings small salvation. …Psychedelics8 min read
Published in Flourish Mag·PinnedHow my compost bin shook me free from my neurotic stateAn American Expat finds new rhythm in Ireland’s winter darkness. — When the Irish winter darkness closed around me, I did what any one of us would do: solve a problem that was within my control. So, I set out to find a solution to the heap of organic waste. …DIY6 min read
Published in Flourish Mag·Feb 13, 20213 Tips from Mental Health Experts for Crafting a Self-Care RegimeHow a new French non-profit startup is shattering mental health stigma and what we can learn from them. — Nobody needs any convincing that we live through challenging times that weigh heavy on our mental health. While many of us look for coping mechanisms to deal with looming lockdowns or COVID count anxiety, the crisis is much more severe for the most vulnerable community members. …Mental Health6 min read
Published in Flourish Mag·Aug 19, 20203 Life Lessons Learned on the Golf CourseFinding refreshing light from an old hobby. — Did you have a childhood skill you did with mixed feelings but persisted nevertheless? For me, that was golf. The “Game of Life.” Except, as a teenager, life was not a game but an unwelcome burden as the world did not extend beyond my eyelids. Yet, nearly every weekend, my…Self Improvement4 min read
Published in Flourish Mag·May 17, 2020How to break through quarantine boredom.How consumption culture is failing you and why it’s time to create your own. — Is it just me, or are we collectively sick of social distancing? It was cute for a while. A welcome break from our routines, perhaps, or a sudden stay-cation and permission to indulge in comforting pleasures. …Self7 min read
Published in Flourish Mag·Apr 1, 20204 Habits to Forget Fear and Seize Growth from the Jaws of this CrisisIn tenuous times our minds can be our most ardent ally or our extreme enemy. — I don’t want to write or read, another article that says COVID-19 is the end of all things. It is not just reductive but, worse, ignores the more impending challenge — to harness fear into a vehicle for personal discovery and growth. We simply don’t have time for fearful narratives. With the United States becoming the new epicenter…Self Improvement7 min read
Mar 18, 2020Social Distancing with RandonautingFinding personal insight during Coronavirus isolation by wandering and picking up trash — Religious institutions cloistered the mystical experiences that connect us to our environment. The priest swings incense, and the Buddhists use their traditional Ohm vocal melody. These images are familiar and remind us that sacred spaces are practically proprietary and for only the selected divine. Well, no longer.Spirituality5 min read
Feb 29, 2020Some Straight Talk about Divesting CoalBlackRock is getting rid of Coal. Moral move or just better for business? — BlackRock is a Behemoth BlackRock is the type of firm that needs no introduction. As the world’s largest asset management firm, Blackrock manages over $7tn financial assets — and always reminds me of the first act in Kubrick’s 2001 Space Oddessey (Image 1). Last month the firm adopted a new sustainability initiative, and —…Investing4 min read
Feb 12, 2020Small businesses may be missing this key to growthThere’s a link between customers and employees — neglecting it can leave your business dead in the water. — What can I learn from financial advisors? Their business model is quite simple, and their concerns cross-industry barriers. First, advisors market to bring customers into their office through whatever means necessary — door to door, social media. Then, demonstrate competency through clear communication to show their service is better than…Small Business5 min read
Dec 20, 2019Boris birthed his Brexit babyDoctor, I can see the head — Residents and anyone visiting Ireland or the United Kingdom will be overwhelmed with news about Boris’ burgeoning baby, BREXIT. It is everywhere, but who can blame Irish and British news media for relentlessly covering essentially the same story over and over and over? Just last month, when the Brexit baby…Brexit5 min read
