Observation #010: Is Downshifting A Path To A More Fulfilling Life

Observation #010: Why are we working so hard in order to work so hard. Is downshifting the answer to a more fulfilling existence? A Time For Downshifting Everyone deserves a lazy day. Or, at the … View

Observation #009: The Concepts of Direction And Orientation

Observation #009: When in a creative rut, these can help. An Rx for Creative Blocks Today, I found myself contemplating the power of direction and orientation and how these can spark new and imaginative ideas. … View

Observation #002: Can We Find Balance with Nature As City Dwellers?

Observation #002: Are we cogs living inside of a gigantic perceptual machine, otherwise known as a City? In-And-Out Of LA Recently, my partner and I and I took a trip to Los Angeles to visit … View

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Observation #003: Navigating the Inescapability of Social Media

Observation #003: Is the choice to engage with social media no longer optional? The Social Media Paradox During the past 15 years, I’ve extracted myself from Facebook by deleting my account at least three times. … View