When we remember that life is impermanent, we can learn something about our deeply-held values. Death is a wake-up call that the clock is ticking. The time to do what matters is now, we can’t wait too long or it will be too late. This post includes an exercise - questions about mortality that can help you explore your values.

Summer camps are cancelled, and kids will be at home this summer with nothing much to do while their parents work. Parents, you might be scared, but you can do this. I know, because my family had The Summer of Boredom last year, on purpose. Here’s what happened, and what I learned.