Why we need vacations so badly

After being absent from work, we can then become more present

The rainforest in Volcano National Park, Hawaii, May, 2024

Sitting here on the patio, I feel the gentle trade winds of Waikaloa, Hawaii, their sounds a soothing homage to Laʻa Maomao, the Hawaiian god of wind. Tall palms sway in reverence and I find solace in this haven. Yesterday, I saw the delicate courtship ritual of two whit…