We often underestimate the intrinsic value and importance of human connection in our lives.

When we develop our skill in any task, there are two ways to see it. The first is a selfish, egocentric view. As we become more experienced and proficient at what we do, we begin to see ourselves as experts and authorities on the subject matter. Of course, we feel good about this. We begin … Continue reading Expertise →

This topic is something that I really feel needs to be emphasised a lot more in our current day and age. Given how ubiquitous social media is right now, and the ease with which anyone can post and share content, there are many people, experts even, who are eager to share their thoughts and opinions … Continue reading Context →

"We might think that what we do in our work is unimportant - that is has no value or benefit, but this usually has less to do with the job, and more to do with how we feel at that particular point in time. For most of us, work takes up a huge amount of … Continue reading Meaningful work →

This is one of the concepts often repeated in meditation, and something which I feel is applicable in many aspects of our daily lives. It has played a crucial role in reshaping my understanding of the world and the nature of things, and so I thought I'd try to put it into words. I feel … Continue reading Process vs Outcome →

It's natural to want to avoid interacting with people with whom we disagree, or whose actions provoke or frustrate us. We believe that they are at fault for the way they make us feel. This is a misguided view, because these difficulties do not lie with the other party but how we react to them. … Continue reading Difficult relationships →

    Having played such a crucial role in my life since I started out practicing it, I've been wanting to write a proper piece about the practice of mindfulness - what it's about, why I think it's something that will be increasingly important for us, how it's helped me, and ways in which we … Continue reading Mindfulness – A primer →

"Traditions may bind us. Cultures divide us. Languages and words alienate us. But in silence, we are united. Free from blame and bias, we discover a place of mutual empathy and respect. It doesn't matter who we are, what we do, where we're from, what we think, the opinions we have. In meditation, we're putting … Continue reading A shared human condition →