A Life Worth Thinking About
Reflections on the lives we live, the choices we make, and the possibilities we may not yet have considered.
I Was a Teacher. So Why Was I Afraid of Public Speaking?
By John Vanderpool — A former teacher reflects on why speaking to adults felt different from teaching in a classroom, and how preparation can help.
Questions Are the Answer
By Hyacinth Vanderpool — Could the questions we ask help us recognize possibilities we've unconsciously ruled out? A reflection on assumptions, imagination, and intentional living.
When Life Doesn't Quite Turn Out as You Imagined
By Hyacinth Vanderpool — A good life can still be different from the one we imagined. A reflection on everyday choices, shifting priorities, and living more intentionally.
The Life We Keep Putting Off
By Hyacinth Vanderpool — We often tell ourselves we'll begin when things settle down. What if the next chapter starts with one small step we can take now?
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