by Eric Benson | Feb 8, 2021 | Thoughts
When my alarm sang this morning, I got dressed quickly and hopped on the family Peloton by 7:40 AM. I prefer to exercise at dawn as it gets my mind and body moving to start the day. At the same time, I also tackle one of the more energy-intensive tasks I have on my...
by Eric Benson | Feb 4, 2021 | Thoughts
Searching for what makes a good day (for me) is my ongoing journey. The fact that I am asking this question means that I clearly feel unfilled and furthermore do not believe I am living the best life I can or should. As I try to unearth answers, I instead come to the...
by Eric Benson | Jan 29, 2021 | Thoughts
One thing I have been thinking about while jogging through my town is the vision I’ve had since a kid of what it means to live “the good life”. That mental picture is of a two-story log home nestled in the woods. The house has a big front porch and is protected by a...
by Eric Benson | Sep 24, 2020 | Thoughts
I wrote this piece one summer morning while sitting outside. As I started to eat my Kaffegraut (Norweigan Semolina Porridge) I had the sudden realization that despite my existential questions, I had a good life. It was a great moment in an otherwise completely usual...
