Consider the following: time passes faster in the mountains than it does at sea level. If this sentence confounds you but piques your interest, then I can already tell you that you want to read The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli, which answers questions such as what is time? Is there a universal time? What does it mean to live in the present? Does the present exist? Turns … [Read more...]
Getting Your Sh*t Together In Under 5 Hours
“Understanding time is key to getting your shit together," says Sarah Knight, and this statement could not be more true. If you had asked me a year ago, I would have said that I had my time management skills down, but if I've learned anything since then it's that there's always room for improvement. And figuring out how to get our shit together is exactly what Knight aims to … [Read more...]
In the Quest for Happiness, Do We Forgo the Power of Meaning?
We live in a culture that is obsessed with happiness. I'm guilty of it, as I am sure you are. But what if happiness isn't what we think it is? What if happiness hides itself in heartache? What if happiness isn't enough? This last statement used to be a controversial, but in the recent past there has been a shift in the conversation from living a happy life to living a … [Read more...]
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal
I love animals. I'd like to think that I understand them because I have rescued more than my fair share of birds (including a wild owl incident), have been chased by a pack of baby raccoons, and love my dogs to pieces. Plus, I've always believe that animals know a lot more than they let on. For many years, science did not support this line of thinking. Animals were … [Read more...]
Alter Recommends We Step Away from the Screen in ‘Irresistible’
Like most people I have a love/hate relationship with technology. I love waking up in the mornings and checking my Twitter feed and the news but I hate how the distraction can make me run late. I love the satisfaction of hitting my step goals but I hate that I feel compelled to log what I eat. I love being connected to other people but I hate the guilt that comes with not … [Read more...]