Common Ground
Living in the 3rd largest city of the U.S.A. taught me a lot about people’s perspectives and differences of opinion. I met and enjoyed talking with people I don’t agree with on a lot of things, except we do believe…
THE WRITTEN RECORD
Author: Chris
Grey Ghost
Mural by Banksy New Orleans
Grateful
I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual… O how I laugh when I think of my vague indefinite riches… No run on my bank can drain it for my wealth is not possession but…
Photo Archival Project
DAM. Digital Asset Management. I don’t have it but I critically need it. It’s hell trying to determine where any of my photos really are. Despite sporadic attempts at bringing things under control, I’m still not very well organized. I’ve…
More And Less
More reading less Netflix More walks less scooters More cooking less eating out More togetherness less selfishness More outdoors less indoors More analogue life less digital More training less sloth
Keep Calm And Carry On
Take your MEDS. Meditation/exercise/diet/sleep Walk Read Write Shoot Talk Get out Accept what you can’t manage. Detox from media, social media.
Wants
“But I don’t want comfort. I want poetry. I want danger. I want freedom. I want goodness. I want sin.” Aldous Huxley
Solvitur Ambulando
Go outside. Take a walk. Just walk. Walk until you have figured out what is bothering you or until you are so tired that you don’t care about it anymore. Repeat as needed. Bring a friend if you’d like and…
Start Somewhere
You have to start somewhere. That first step. A new mindset. A deep breath. Load that bullet and take your first shot. That first sip, a new notebook and pen. Make that call or email. Just start.
Self-Help
Disconnect I’ve been experimenting with Airplane mode on my devices to focus on anything else that is productive. This allows me time for myself to focus, recover and reflect. Also great for dedicated time spent with others. Walking Solvitur ambulando…
Rewilding
Excerpt taken from a book coming out next month called Rewilding: Before embarking on a hike through a forest, meadow, or other wild space, take a few moments to center yourself. Close your eyes. Take some slow, deep breaths. Allow…
InstaDelete
No, I didn’t delete the Instagram account but I did remove it from my phone as a discipline test. A little over a year ago I was in the same mood. Funny how IG keeps bringing people back.
Zero
Zero screens after 9p Zero soda Zero Zero down elevator Zero excuses Zero Netflix Monday-Thursday Zero Inbox Zero Social Media
Digital Rights
Sunday To Do
Ignore To Do lists Study creative people (Thanks K. Smith and Kleon) Read and read some more Sketch Add some photos to the physical photo journal Add to my private, physical journal Tidy up the lawn and garden from leaves…