During my stop at the beautiful Cocos (Keeling) Islands, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Gary. He invited me into the radio studio on West Island for an ...
Have you ever stopped to think how one simple "yes" could completely change your life? Five years ago, if you'd told me I'd be living full-time on a ...
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Every few weeks, I pass through Narita. Not just the airport. The town. It has become part of my rhythm. Leaving Tokyo, I slow down before returning to my ...
The goal is not to stay young. It is to remain engaged with life. Curious. Connected. Active. Participating in the world around you. A small Field Note from ...
May 1st marks the beginning of Golden Week in Japan—a time for travel, rest, and celebration. But there’s another side to this season. After the beauty of ...
Every day looks familiar… until you notice it isn’t. A quiet reminder that life, and curiosity, are renewed each morning. #Curiosity #Mindfulness ...
The first line of John Steinbeck`s book, Travels with Charley, recently shared with me by Professor James McNally, resonates even at 71 In Japan’s longevity ...
After nearly two years researching and writing Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan, I thought I’d be ready to let it go. But this book isn’t ...
Last day in Tokyo. I was invited to an event on Aging in Japan. Tonight, I head back to the island… back to the boat. To prepare for something special. In a ...
I arrived in Tokyo to mark the end of one chapter—and the beginning of another. After seven years of Pacific Solo, I’m stepping into Japan Solo. But before I ...
Walking around a Japanese castle during cherry blossom season. Moats were designed to protect—keeping outsiders out, and insiders in. Years ago, a mentor ...
I was speeding away from Tokyo after a week at an aging conference when something unexpected interrupted the moment: A photo, A first. And then a question I ...
It`s Cherry blossom season in Japan. Each spring, people gather under the sakura with friends, family, and colleagues—celebrating their beauty while knowing it ...
SLOW LIVING LIFESTYLE | In today's vlog, we share with you a little bit about our story with essentialism as we live an intentional life on a sailboat. We ...
Living in a sailboat is an alternative lifestyle, and when you live an alternative lifestyle, changes will occur in the way you live and view life. This is a ...