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Author ยท Gabriel Nason

Writer behind Balanced and Thriving, a wellbeing notebook that goes back to the primary sources so you do not have to. Fond of footnotes, suspicious of round numbers, and mostly interested in the small corrections that keep a life in workable proportion.

Money & Enough

Savings as a Path to Personal Freedom

In my earlier years, I often viewed savings as a mere financial tool-a way to accumulate wealth for future purchases or emergencies.…

Money & Enough

The Art of Spending Mindfully

In an era saturated with advertisements and messages urging us to consume more, the concept of mindful spending has emerged as a…

Money & Enough

Finding Enough in a World of Excess

In our contemporary landscape, where the clamor for more seems ever-present, the idea of "enough" can feel elusive. The rise of consumer…

Money & Enough

Reassessing My Relationship with Money

As I sit down to reflect on my relationship with money, I find myself navigating a complex landscape of emotions, cultural narratives,…

Mind & Attention

Meditations on the Balance Between Thought and Emotion

In our increasingly fast-paced world, we often find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. The interplay between these two…

Mind & Attention

Personal Essays on the Impact of Digital Overload

In recent years, I have found myself caught in the distinctly modern dilemma of digital overload. The relentless stream of notifications, emails,…

Mind & Attention

How to Cultivate Clarity in a Noisy World

In our modern lives, distraction is a constant companion. The deluge of notifications from our devices, the incessant chatter of social media,…

Mind & Attention

Reflections on the Nature of Focus in a Distracted Age

The modern world presents an intricate web of distractions. From the incessant pinging of notifications to the almost overwhelming choice of media,…

Mind & Attention

Mood and Mindfulness: Quieting the Mental Clutter

In a world where distractions are abundant and mental clutter is the norm, the practice of mindfulness emerges as a potent tool…