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How getting rescued by a Republican in the mountains convinced me that we need a mandatory national service year

by David Sasaki | Aug 13, 2022 | English, Identity, Moleskinned, Politics

Last week, I spent seven consecutive days hiking the middle section of the John Muir Trail — 100 miles of epic, high-altitude wilderness in Kings Canyon National Park. (And increasingly known by its Native American name, Nüümü Poyo.”) During the first few days,...

A few thoughts on beginning the second half of life, part 1

by David Sasaki | Jul 15, 2020 | English, Moleskinned

The Internet is so saturated with unsolicited life advice; why would I ever share my midlife self-absorption publicly? In case it serves someone else, as Steven Johnson’s birthday reflection from 12 years ago served me then, and served me again today.

Work is Hard

by David Sasaki | Apr 5, 2018 | English, Moleskinned, Muse

Unlike previous generations, we no longer look at work simply as a source of income. We want our work to expand our sense of identity, meaning, and purpose. And yet, once we graduate with our diplomas and idealism, Capitalism seems to force us to choose between money and meaning, between a decent return and higher goals.

Love is Hard

by David Sasaki | Apr 4, 2018 | English, Moleskinned, Muse

Eventually we discover that compatibility is not a precondition of love. It is the achievement of love.

Conversations are Hard

by David Sasaki | Apr 3, 2018 | English, Moleskinned, Muse

Some conversations are boring; some people come off as boring. In fact, no one is boring, they just haven’t been edited properly.

Life is Hard

by David Sasaki | Mar 24, 2018 | English, Moleskinned

We’re not getting any better at dealing with these problems; we may be getting worse. At their root, we fail to recognize our fragility and vulnerability. Technology makes our lives easier, but it won’t make us happier until we develop our emotional intelligence, including kindness.