Substacks recommended by Lisa Morris

Recommended by Lisa Morris

Happiness within is not selfish, it is a gift. When we cultivate joy, we uplift those around us, helping to ease their burdens. Joy, by its very nature, seeks connection. It reaches beyond us, fulfilling its purpose through the act of sharing.

Old Man Talks

Finding clarity in the chaos. A gentle rebellion, where self-honesty matters more than self-help.

Journeys By The Styx

By Steven Howard

Reflections and musings on life’s passage and the rise and fall of empire. The Styxian Project is a diagnostic engine designed to expose elite coordination, disrupt narrative closure, and fracture symbolic consensus across institutional domains.

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin

By Emily Nunn

Not really "about” salad. But salad is the force that through the green fuse drives the flower. Recipes, yes—but mostly a way of paying attention.

Teacher Wellbeing

By The Heart of Education

Helping young people, parents and teachers thrive - practical ideas from a teacher who cares.

Raise your awareness of the growing fallout from divided families and the not‑so‑quiet epidemic of estrangement tearing them apart. The ripple effects are hitting the most fragile and innocent in our society, especially the children who depend on stability and care. If our teachers are forced to walk away simply to protect their well‑being, what will be left to safeguard the most vulnerable among us?

- Lisa Morris

The Parenting Paradox

By Stoicmom

Using the pain of parenting to grow ourselves up and find inner peace.