Turning DREAMS into enduring SPACES

In today’s world, there's so much stimuli—one can be entertained forever without leaving bed. Podcasts, Netflix, social media, all competing for your attention, the most valuable resource. Every minute wasted = more ad revenue for someone else. In this era of distraction, robotic soulless productivity, and financial pressures, the greatest gift we can give ourselves is our own time: ti me alone to reflect, to integrate, and enjoy the present moment. Aristotle in his Nicomach

How our inner and outer environments shape who we become and how to change it - Free. By Alex the Builder Philosopher 11 November 2025 We are the sum of: What we put in our body What we put in our mind   So why not celebrate one’s humanity by building a beautiful greenhouse to nourish the body? It’s almost poetic haha. Will the veggies taste better in an environment built with good intention and love? Likely!   As I was building, i came to think, that the greenhouse is the pe

By Alex the Builder Philosopher 3 August 2025 Looking ahead, I want to share where I’m going next and the projects that excite me the...

I never thought that building a house would bring deeper meaning into my life or change it entirely. But, what can you expect when the...

12 april 2025 By Alex The Builder Philosopher   Today marks the last official day of construction for me, and I decided to keep the...

4 April 20225 By Alex The Builder Philosopher   As I crafted these doors, I couldn’t help but reflect on where society is heading—toward...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher   The Hidden Spiritual Journey We All Must Face   At some point in life, everything falls apart. It might...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher 2 February 2025   There comes a point when certain patterns become impossible to ignore. Just six months...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher 26 January 2025   Yesterday, to my daughter’s great pleasure, we did a little painting activity. She...

25 January 2025 By Alex The Builder Philosopher Have you ever had a moment when the universe seemed to speak directly to you? A pattern...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher In our town, we have a place called the Ecocenter—a community initiative to encourage proper disposal of...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher 16 January 2025   To find meaning, you must first venture through life’s challenges. In your twenties,...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher 15 January 2025   Building alone has its perks. It gives me time to consume podcasts and audiobooks,...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher 7 January 2025 The Journey of Creation   My journey of creation truly started out of adversity. Most of...

By Alex The Builder 21 december 2024   Success in Construction and Wrestling With Chaos Success in construction, to me, was always about...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher 1 January 2025   I wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year! For those looking to make resolutions to...

By Alex The Builder Philosopher 11 december 2024 Today wasn’t my best day. I woke up feverish, likely from a lung infection. I’ve been...

By Alex the Builder Philosopher 16 November 2024 In my ongoing quest to become a better builder, I recently faced another turning...