The restless newyorker

Lessons From the Wisest Planet We Know 

What forests, oceans, and animals can teach us about the future of health Our planet is home to trees that communicate danger to each other via secret underground networks. We live on a planet where octopuses drift into dream-like sleep, while elephants revisit the bones of their loved ones and soothe distressed friends by lightly […]

Do It for the Women Who Couldn’t

If you’ve ever grieved people who are still alive, this story might feel familiar. Before I did it, I thought that moving abroad was mainly about learning about a new country. It turns out it was more about unlearning people. Nobody tells you that one of the hardest parts isn’t the paperwork, the language, the […]

Borrowing a normal life

My Oura ring is finally pleased with me — it has three more days to stay happy. If you’ve been here for a while, you already know I don’t struggle with productivity. If anything, I struggle with the opposite. I have a nearly obsessive relationship with purpose. When I focus on a mission, I find […]