Keep your footing. Enjoy the view.

Practical optimism
for real life.

Thoughtful perspectives, small joys, and useful ways forward, without pretending life is always easy.

For the pleasure of it 2 min read

Let a Good Moment Be Good

A pleasant moment does not have to prove that everything has changed. It can be something you enjoy while it is here.

Finding today’s thought…

The reading room

Perspective · 4 min read

Separate what happened from what you fear it means, take responsibility where you can, and leave room for an uncertain outcome.

Everyday Joy · 3 min read

You can be interested, enjoy getting better, and still leave your hobby off the business plan.

Connection · 2 min read

There is a fair amount of harmless absurdity in an ordinary week. It is more enjoyable when someone else notices it with you.