Remo Ostini

I know it's difficult
4 min read

I know it's difficult

Because of the human propensity to compare ourselves with others, we notice when they are doing better than us, and it feels bad. When this isn't seen as fair, it feels intolerable. When many people feel that way towards a group of their fellow citizens, that's bad for democracy.
Golden poplars reflecting in the glassy, still Snowy River. The Dalgety Bridge is in the background.
4 min read

We have nothing to fear

When the main argument against a proposal is that it’s going to hurt AND that it is too hard to understand, that argument itself is what you should be most worried about.
A pair of powerlines on a hill against a blue sky
7 min read

Loneliness

Loneliness is a topic that's rarely discussed in polite company. Perhaps it sounds silly to tell someone whose presence you are literally in that you are lonely. In a world full of technology that can join us together almost effortlessly across space and time, loneliness is surely a character flaw.
A power pylon on a mountainside, with powerlines going in different directions
2 min read

Core needs

One of my favourite meditations focuses on the core needs every person has for safety, satisfaction, and connection. For me, taking the time to sit quietly and gently remember the importance of these
The water inflow at Corin Dam, with the sloping hills in the background.
1 min read

Building what now?

In these pages, Nation Building broadly means anything that builds up the country. That could be physical infrastructure, like the beautiful Corin Dam, but it could equally refer to anything that brings us together as people.