Dear God,
Dear God, Good morning, Today, Hope got up early, and though I wanted to sleep more, I couldn’t. When I came downstairs, I saw this spectacular sunrise with peach, cora
10,000 Steps or Less?
In 1964, Japan hosted the Olympics for the first time. It was an opportunity to bask in national pride and showcase their rebuilding efforts after WWII. It also sparked increased i
Let Them & Be My Guest / How to Prevent a Bad Moment From Turning into a Bad Day
On this episode of The Kintsugi Podcast, I share how to navigate life’s muddy moments without letting them turn into bad days. Inspired by Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” mantra an
Finding a cure for neurasthenia
A moment to come together During the holidays, my fam and I were discussing the virtues of The Vermont Country Store, which led to a conversation about The
Creating Your Notre Dame
As we marvel at Notre Dame’s rise from the ashes, I am reminded of the story of the three bricklayers. If it’s an unfamiliar story, it’s about a traveler who enco
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
This week on The Kintsugi Podcast, I reflect on the power of pictures to tell our stories—not just the glossy highlights we love to share, but the muddy, imperfect moments that s
Dear God,
Dear God, This morning,I woke up. I’m alive.I felt my feet hit the ground.That feeling never gets old.I’m lucky. It’s another day of bonus time. You threw a lot a
My Cousin Vinny and The Unconventional Case
Hey friends, it’s Michael, and this week on The Kintsugi Podcast, we’re diving into a lesson wrapped in humor, grit, and the unconventional wisdom of My Cousin Vinny. Life ofte
It’s a Spotify Wrapped (Attention is Connection)
It’s that time of year again when Spotify Wrapped shows us what we listened to most, and it got me thinking: what if there was a Wrapped for our lives? While Spotify shows us how
The Bear, the Rat, and the Bird / Wisdom from the Winter Stream
Given our proximity to NYC’s hustle and bustle, I always love seeing deer, foxes, and other wildlife as I walk our neighborhood. Legend has it that a wise bear wandered by a
