Every issue of the SoCurious newsletter includes links to interesting things I found on the internet. Here's a recap of my favorite links from June. A life update: Mercury is out of retrograde. So now you can start blaming yourself when things go wrong. J/k we can...

A life update: Mercury is out of retrograde. So now you can start blaming yourself when things go wrong. J/k we can always blame the stars.  Beginner level exercises are the new niche for fitness I’m feeling philosophical these days.   This article explains the...

Something to read: What if you could live every version of life possible? In The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, there’s a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another version of reality. This heartwarming fantasy...

Something to read: With the world returning to this new normal, I’ve been having a bit of anxiety about being the social butterfly I was before the pandemic. This article offers some practical tips on dealing with that social anxiety.  A podcast to listen to: I’ve...

Something to read: This article details Bruce Lee’s profound philosophy of life. Growing up a martial arts fanatic and being a black belt in TaKwondo, this has extra special meaning for me. But the part that resonates is being like water and embracing the obstacle...

Something to read: There are very few things I memorize in the present day, but in my youth memorizing song lyrics and speeches was a passion. I enjoyed this article about the beauty of planting passages in your memory. Something to watch: The Ultimatum on Netflix is...

 In case you missed it: I'm drawing 1000 hand-drawn NFTs to fund the development of content that spreads joy, promotes empathy, and encourages personal growth. Here's a video that answers the question: What's an NFT?  I like the balance of getting things done and also...

This week I worked on making some meaningful updates to the website. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but I’m most excited to share the new blog. Lofi hiphop has been playing in the background all the time in the Shiels household. It's soooo relaxing, but...