Ritual North

Ritual North

The North
I’m a father, builder, and quiet observer of things that fall apart and get rebuilt. I write about fatherhood, restoration and the strange comfort of doing hard things slowly.
22
Jan
Digital Detox Is the New Status Symbol (And You're Probably Addicted Without Knowing It)

Digital Detox Is the New Status Symbol (And You're Probably Addicted Without Knowing It)

Forget green juice. The new flex is switching off. Digital detox is trending and for good reason. Here’s why screen-free is the new self-care.
3 min read
01
Jan
The 4-Hour Workweek Lied to You

The 4-Hour Workweek Lied to You

The dream was simple: automate everything, move to Bali, and only work four hours a week. But the reality? It’s messier. Here's what actually happens when you try to escape the system.
4 min read
01
Dec
Why Nobody Feels Like a Real Adult Anymore

Why Nobody Feels Like a Real Adult Anymore

You turn 30, 35, maybe 40 and still feel like you're winging it. No house, no clarity, no confidence. Just group chats and anxiety. Here's why.
3 min read
01
Oct
Octopus hugging a man

The Octopus Isn’t Leaving

You’re not free. But you’re not blind anymore. The Octopus is still here. But so are you.
2 min read
01
Sep
Octopus thats battle worn

The Octopus and the Inner War

There’s a version of you that wants to grow. And one that keeps pulling back. This is what happens when both are in charge.
2 min read
01
Aug
The Octopus and the Lie of Balance

The Octopus and the Lie of Balance

Balance isn’t real. Just a bunch of tentacles pulling in opposite directions while you pretend to be fine.
3 min read
01
Jul
The Octopus in Charge

The Octopus in Charge

What happens when the Octopus isn’t just whispering, but running your whole life?
2 min read
01
Jun
The Octopus Tries to Love

The Octopus Tries to Love

Love isn’t hard. Until someone tries to give it to you. Then the Octopus panics.
4 min read
15
May
Who (or What) Is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Who (or What) Is Satoshi Nakamoto?

What if Satoshi Nakamoto wasn’t a person at all? We dive into the genius, the ghost wallet, and the possibility Bitcoin was never what we thought.
7 min read
01
May
The Day the Octopus Became a Father

The Day the Octopus Became a Father

The Octopus was already overwhelmed managing you. Then it got a baby. This is what happened next.
4 min read