“When we are tired, we are attacked by ideas we conquered long ago.”

–Nietzsche

Yet, when we pause to reflect, a path to clarity and relief becomes discernible. Just as a deep well is needed to access clear water, the depth of our engagement in the world around us plays a pivotal role in transcending our troubles.

We are all pummeled by SoMe messages that coach us on how to optimize all the parts of our lives. I’m guilty of putting those messages out myself: Super efficient training advice, optimized morning routines, change your mindset with cold exposure! What about optimizing “feeling your feelings?”

What has come to me as life presses on is that we are here to experience the development of our souls. It’s the kind of thing you can fight—or give in to. I have done both. Giving in is better. 

The possibility of aliens visiting Earth has perhaps never held such a high position in our cultural zeitgeist. But even if aliens are real–and they are visiting Earth–that knowledge has a very real foe in the form of sarcastic Meme Culture that pervades SoMe and even has infected “serious” news outlets. Let’s call this “Predator.”

Yet, amidst this self-created purgatory, there is a beacon of hope—a way out that might seem counterintuitive but is profoundly effective—helping someone else.

My ego had taken a bad beating–so bad that I didn’t realize what a beating my body was taking.

However, being socially adept alone may not suffice to truly thrive in the world. Consider it as the key to opening the door, but to step inside and make the most of the opportunities within, one must be useful.

So, without further ado—here’s the coffee talkers’ tale of the five stages of a fitness journey.

If you kind of hate squats–and yet deep down inside, you know you should be doing them–you are not alone. Over a recent Coffee Talk, we two “health and fitness” guys admitted to each other that we don’t like squats. In fact, Lennart, who I would describe as having the perfect squat, queried, “Does anybody like squats?”

We have delved into the topic of psychological and even spiritual balance quite a lot in past articles–but today we’re going to talk strictly about biomechanical balance.

Finding fulfillment in the present moment allows us to release the burden of chasing perpetual happiness through accomplishments or possessions.

We often advocate the significance of structure and routines in our lives. In this week's article, we want to explore the importance of taking breaks from our daily routines.

Have you ever stumbled upon a quote that resonated with you, even though you couldn't attribute it to a specific author or know what they specifically meant?

We often hear that how we start our day sets the tone for the rest. And yet, how many of us dive straight into the chaos of caffeine, social media scrolling, and a flooded inbox?

We've all heard the saying that young brains are like sponges, absorbing knowledge effortlessly, while older brains are set in their ways and resistant to change. There is some truth to this conventional wisdom, but the story is not as simple as it seems.

So, as we go about our daily lives, let's try to be more attentive to the small things. Let us find pride in the art of making our bed with care or when making pancakes for the kids on a Sunday morning.

We find ourselves engaged in shallow exchanges through short text messages, the click of a “like” button, and the superficial unnuanced nature of snaps and emails. While these modes of communication offer convenience and instant gratification, they often lack depth and fail to foster genuine connection.

When reading the book "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport, we encountered an appealing concept that left a lasting impression on us—the notion of high-quality leisure.

Recently, one of our Coffee Talks went something like this:

“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think I have to cut down on my coffee intake. It's horrible for someone that writes a blog called Coffee Talks.”