Your soul – a part of you separate from your physical body, yet still distinctly ‘you.’ It may remain after your heart has stopped beating or your breath ceases, it may not. Many religions believe it to be an immortal essence, to continue to a sort of afterlife or be reborn again in this world.… Continue reading How Much Does Your Soul Weigh?
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5 Ways To Stay Awake (Semi-Naturally)
It’s the premiere of Cirque Du Soleil’s TOTEM in Sochi, Russia. That means it’s the return to ‘evening shows,’ for most of the crew (first time for me). We’ve been used to the early, 10:30 am show-calls after spending a year and a half in Japan. As an early bird, I loved these, and most… Continue reading 5 Ways To Stay Awake (Semi-Naturally)
Wonder Woman 2017
I saw the new Wonder Woman (2017) movie today. Watch the trailer [Warning: Spoilers – not really, but I’m putting here just in case] Before I dive into it, I think we need to take a moment to appreciate how far the movie industry has come. Before the feature film, they played a short clip… Continue reading Wonder Woman 2017
On Tour With Totem – Japan Leg
Living and touring Japan with Cirque Du Soleil’s, ‘Totem,’ I learned a lot, especially about myself. We traveled around 5 major cities: Tokyo – Osaka – Nagoya – Fukuoka – Sendai, with many vacations and excursions in between. The topics I wanted to touch on are plentiful, but this time I only wrote on a… Continue reading On Tour With Totem – Japan Leg
Should You Ditch Dairy? Lactose Intolerance And Other Myths Examined
Can you make yourself lactose intolerant? Why do some forms of dairy disrupt you but others don’t? Can dairy cause skin problems and hormone issues? Is dairy good for you? What about calcium, and protein? All of these questions, and dozens more, have been on my mind for the past few years as I’ve ventured… Continue reading Should You Ditch Dairy? Lactose Intolerance And Other Myths Examined
Hanami, Sakura, and Sake
A deceptively sunny day, I kept throwing on my jacket when the chilly wind blew, taking it off again when the clouds parted. We sprawled out on a patch of grass under the cherry blossom trees, on plastic blue tarps, the corners held down by various sneakers and stylish heeled boots. Mothers chased their giggling… Continue reading Hanami, Sakura, and Sake
The Best Bank Account Ever
You have a bank account. Every day, $86,400 appear in that account. You can take money out of the account whenever you want to. You can use it all, or you can use none of it. This $86,400 is replenished every single day.
A Month Without Money
I lead an unusual life. The place I live is unusual. My work uniform is unusual. The way I think and behave can often be called, ‘unusual,’ for a variety of reasons too numerous to list here.
Hiroshima & Miyajima: Two Days
The precious double-dark. Two consecutive days off, gifted to us every couple of weeks, allowing for mini-trips and a short taste of real life. I opted to visit Hiroshima and the nearby Miyajima Island. Despite how unprepared I was for the emotional and physical weight of the trip, it was incredible. Here is my itinerary… Continue reading Hiroshima & Miyajima: Two Days
Stress : Circus Performers and Stoic Philosophers
The importance of mindfulness. Whether to reduce stress, cope with anxiety, or simply for self improvement, people are looking for ways to deal with the various stressors of life. Professional circus acrobats, performers for Cirque Du Soleil, in conjunction with Stoic philosophers like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus, share their tactics for mitigating stress and… Continue reading Stress : Circus Performers and Stoic Philosophers