Tag: connection

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

Facing our fears of discomfort and alienation to tackle food waste and transport emissions

As the year comes to a close, it worth reflecting on what we’ve accomplished. Even though we’ve slowed down by

recounting my return journey from Sydney, carried, comforted and fueled by waste as I wandered from train to truckstop

With plans to sleep rough in Airlie I was looking for a power outlet to charge my phone. I’d seen

Arrived in Airlie, days ahead of time. Shared experiences Waking at first light to a cacophony of birdsong must have

The need to belong Belonging is not optional for humans. It is a deep need that shapes identity, safety, and

1150km completed, 25km to go. A very fruitful day! After a somewhat rough sleep, I steeped my porridge in the

Recently, we shared how we’ve been embracing simplicity and sustainability at home, growing food, repairing rather than discarding, and valuing

Recently, I’ve been reading Our Tribal Future by Mike Samson (2023), a thought-provoking exploration into the hidden costs of loneliness