Posts by Rafał Muskała

Etna

Mamma Etna and the birthday I’ll never forget

Looking for an idea for 40th birthday? How about wild winds, and volcanic ash—walking Etna taught me more than any party ever could.

build habits

Tired of waiting for motivation? Build habits instead

Yes. I admit it. There are mornings I wake up and feel like a soggy piece of saggy toast. No spark, no glow,[…]

power in quiet

Power in quiet – the hidden strength of saying less

I spend a lot of time just observing people. It’s free, educational and endlessly absurd. You can notice a lot, especially when you’re[…]

Visit Poland

Visit Poland if you love nature, good food, and real people

After many years of living abroad, I moved back to Poland. The country of my birth. I wasn’t expecting such a big change.[…]

appreciate the now

Appreciate the Now – one morning meal at a time

I used to think the best part of waking up was coffee. I was wrong. It’s breakfast. But not just the food part[…]

Białowieża forest

European bison are here: meet them in Białowieża forest

I live in Podlasie. It’s a region in eastern Poland where the trees still act like trees and time occasionally forgets to move.[…]

wear a f**** helmet

Riding a bicycle? Wear a f****** helmet

Easter Monday started off like any other weekend ride. My wife and I hopped on our bikes and hit the road for a[…]

talking without listening

Talking without listening: the epidemic of “me me me”

I’ve noticed something. When people talk, it’s not really a conversation—it’s more like two people taking turns giving speeches. We’re stuck in a[…]

Suprasl

Supraśl travel guide: pines, icons, potatoes & more

Look, I’m not from Podlasie region in Eastern Poland. But. I do live in Podlasie for some years. And I love it. There’s[…]

weekend in the tree house

A weekend in a treehouse: why nature is loud and kind of perfect

I’ve always liked trees. When other kids were busy doing normal child things, I was in the nearest tree. So, when I found[…]

environment around you

The environment around you matters more than you think

I once saw a picture of a Lamborghini in a large, dusty garage. The car hadn’t been driven for years. Dust caked on[…]

New Year's resolution

January promises, april regrets: the truth about resolutions

Oh, April. The month that the gym memberships bought in a January start collecting dust, and the smoothie blender that was going to[…]

AI, filters, and fake smiles why the world needs more realness

AI, filters, and fake smiles: why the world needs more realness

I’m terrible at faking. Not with small talk, not with smiles, and definitely not in my life. If I don’t like you, you’ll[…]

The Power of progress why small steps lead to big success

The power of progress: why small steps lead to big success

I used to think success was talent. That some people were born lucky, blessed with natural ability that carried them effortlessly to greatness.[…]

spring awakening

Spring awakening: a season for growth, not just flowers

Every year, it happens. I wake up one day, step outside, and boom—spring awakening has begun. Not just on the calendar, but in[…]

Sitting is the new smoking: how your chair is killing your spine

Sitting is the new smoking: how your chair is killing your spine

Come on, guys. We’ve all been fooled. Do you remember when you were young and your parents were telling you off for being[…]

Why Poland is the best destination for stork enthusiast

Why Poland is the best destination for storks enthusiast

Spring in Poland is not just flowers blooming or people pretending that they like running again. No, the real sign of spring is[…]

The joy of people-watching why it's the best free show in the town

The joy of people-watching: why it’s the best free show in the town

Life could be really exhausting. Especially nowadays. Everybody’s sprinting toward something –  but what if, for a second, you simply stop I look[…]

How to enjoy social media without becoming a zombie

How to enjoy social media without becoming a zombie

Oh, social media—the time-wasting whirlpool where you pop in for “just five minutes” and find yourself in a whole different decade, unable to[…]

What happens in the live theater stays in the theater

What happens in the live theater stays in the theater

Alright, listen up. I know it’s tempting to spend your evening watching another Netflix series that you’ll have forgotten about in two weeks.[…]