The Mind That Walked Before the Body A true, tender story about a seven-year-old who wished herself into her parents’ bed—revealing something profound about intention, dreams, and the power of the human mind. Continue Reading →
Three Big Goals (and the Fourth That Holds Them Together) A reflective New Year post on career change, health, family legacy, and the hidden fourth goal that connects them all. Continue Reading →
On Family, Focus, and the Stories That Shape Us Reflection on family meetings, focus, childhood magic, Bugonia, and UFO disclosure — exploring how perception, intention, and narrative shape our reality. Continue Reading →
Between Anesthesia and Eternity A father’s reflection moves from his daughter’s aching tooth to the risks of AI and the timeless mystery of consciousness — exploring love, fear, and divine curiosity. Continue Reading →
Four Bottles and a Bracelet When a group of kids knocks on the door selling jewelry for bottles, a father rediscovers the beauty of small-scale entrepreneurship, family values, and modern barter. Continue Reading →
The Copilot of the Mind From Microsoft’s Copilot voice chat to Jordan Jensen’s intrusive-thought comedy, Mike reflects on what it means to co-pilot the human mind and notice the symbols hiding in plain sight. Continue Reading →
Mud, Monsters, and Momentum A parent’s reflection on Halloween thrills, automatic EV struggles, and finding meaning in the messy momentum of family life. Continue Reading →
The Folding Secret A father’s reflection on Dutch election day, his daughter’s innocent questions, and the quiet power of folded choices — in politics and in life. Continue Reading →
The Funny Uncle Election A reflection on language, family, and the meaning of being an uncle — through Dutch words, cultural quirks, and quiet realizations. Continue Reading →
The Paradox of Play: Teaching Truth Through Deception A father reflects on playing the controversial board game Secret Hitler with his family and what it revealed about trust, manipulation, and teaching critical thinking to children. Continue Reading →
