Ink & Feet

Reflections on doing many things vs. mastering one during lockdown.

Reflections on New Zealand's compassionate COVID-19 response and what it reveals about humanity in crisis.

Reflections on humanity's resilience during COVID-19.

A personal reflection on vulnerability and health anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic, from someone with a history of respiratory illness.

What a week of sanding ceiling beams taught me about thought patterns and redirecting rumination toward curiosity and values-aligned thinking.

A reflection on finding delight in simple traditions like beach horse races, and why moments of joy matter in a chaotic world.

Sometimes a new perspective doesn't require traveling far.

A personal reflection on canceling international travel during the early COVID-19 pandemic.

The story of Waitangi Day and New Zealand's unique founding treaty between Māori and British—a different path from typical colonialism.

Reflections on unexpected death, mortality, and making the most of our limited time.

On returning to a place that holds difficult memories, and how the past clings to every moment.

An hour from Auckland lies Waiheke Island, a tranquil escape filled with native birds and ocean breezes.

Discover why alternating between growth and stability is essential for a sustainable life.

What it's really like to start working full-time on your passion project.

A decade of adventures, lessons learned, and exciting announcements for the year ahead—including going full-time on creative work.

A heartfelt thank you to the readers who make this creative journey meaningful.

A personal reflection on leaving Tokyo and moving to New Zealand.

A personal reflection on returning to Kyoto after three years, rediscovering purpose, and deciding to pursue creative work full-time again.

My startup just went bust—for the 10th time.

A journey to where Basho began his legendary walks 350 years ago.

Learn about dorodango, the ancient Japanese art of transforming simple mud into polished spheres that look like jade.

Depression disappeared overnight with no explanation.

A personal reflection on depression, visiting Holocaust sites in Poland, and finding unexpected resilience.

What to do when depression hits but life goes on.

Discover aizuchi, Japan's unique approach to conversation where listeners actively engage.

What it's like to live in Tokyo, Japan.

Reflections on leaving Paris and how grief never flows evenly.

I'm writing a novel about a table, time, and the stories connecting everything.

A reflection on technology, presence, and the future of how we connect.

Discover how the things you think you hate might become what you love most.

Exciting news: The No-Bullshit Guide to Depression is being translated into Spanish by Santiago Gallego Franco.

A walk through Paris taught me to stop fighting what won't change.

Over 200 readers share their experiences with introversion, extroversion, finding space, and balancing relationships.

Reflections on mortality, long-term thinking, and making every day count.

A personal story about coffee hoarding and depression that reveals how our small habits protect us and reflect deeper truths about who we are.

Exploring the tradeoff between privacy and security in our digital lives.

Experience Paris through vivid sensory details—from metro smells to rooftop views.

Reflections on leaving Medellín and the bittersweet goodbyes of travel life.

Exploring the strange confidence that comes in those final days before leaving a place.

How do introverts and extroverts balance alone time in relationships?

Reflections on authentic living and honest work from Medellín, Colombia.

A reflection on creating fresh starts and letting go when life lacks natural seasons.

A simple practice from ninjutsu training that reveals hundreds of hidden wonders.

Reflections on life's natural chapters and transitions.

A day in a Medellín hospital reveals uncomfortable truths about privilege and the fragility of life.

Why I'm removing all tracking from my website and newsletter, and building open-source tools that respect your privacy.

Reflections on silence and sacred pauses around the world, from Semana Santa in Colombia to cultural rituals that remind us to slow down.

Experience Medellín through vivid sensory details—green valleys, perfect weather, mountain-fresh water, and a city that pulses with life.

What packing a suitcase in Buenos Aires taught me about minimalism, Marie Kondo, and the things we use to shield ourselves from life.

After months of depression and burnout, a solo move to Buenos Aires taught me the power of solitude.