Emelie and I have, so far, refused to monetise any of our content or accept placement of ads. Unfortunately that
Reflect
Space for introspection, learning, and dialogue about values and meaning.
Our Messy Million: How choosing practical over perfect put us almost $2M ahead
In this post we discuss some of the choices we’ve made throughout our adult lives that have saved us the
The Comfort Crisis: Embracing Discomfort for a Richer Life
The human addiction to comfort has dulled the experiences that make life meaningful. This is Michael Easter’s core argument in
From sailing to seed-saving: a shift in focus
The reality of the fuel crisis has meant we are taking our international charity sailing plans off the agenda for
Living with Less Oil – Implications of the Iran war on Australia’s fuel supplies
This article provides an analysis of the quantity of fuel imported into Australia from Middle Eastern origins focusing on diesel. We explore three possible scenarios, indicating the likely shortfalls of Australia’s fuel supplies due to the Iran war and potential implications.
Instincts 07: Status-seeking
Status-seeking is not a modern flaw. It is an ancient instinct woven into our evolutionary story that, like the other
Event – February Inspiration
What if the good life is not the most comfortable ride, but the most meaningful one? In this presentation we
Life in Indonesia as a Child: Perspectives from a Former Expat
Adam and Dani are naturally social children, and Jon and I recognise that their friendships are an important part of
Book Review: The Good Life by Hugh Mackay
Wait, isn’t this the Good Life? I picked up The Good Life from a marina library enroute to Sydney. Surely
Instincts 06: Reverence
Awesome. Awful. Awe-Inspiring. Wonderful. Overwhelming. Reverence. These are big feelings straddling an underlying instinct to respect some things as incomprehensible
