10/18/2026
After being sick for almost 2 weeks, the first thing that came to mind was the “Blue Zones” of the world.
You know, the Italian grandpas who live to be over 100 all while drinking w**e, smoking, and barely lifting.
My diet has been on-point, I’ve been hitting the gym consistently, and haven’t drank in maybe 2 months. Yet here I was, sick for nearly 2 weeks.
Some of the main themes across the 5 “Blue Zones” are lowering the stress dial and protecting your weekly rest.
Americans tend to fear seed oils, microplastics, and polyester clothing to name a few (which are valid concerns).
But we tend to overlook chronic stress and how overstimulation can be an actual source of immune vulnerability.
Friendly reminder not to fear letting your mind wander, wrestle with the tension that comes from thinking more deeply, and even God rested on the 7th day.
