Jocelyn M. Ulevicus, Writer
More
Henna Garrison, Writer
More
Irina Qureshi, Writer
More
Living beyond a technological daze has to come first from our deep inner desire to do so, to reclaim something we used to know, of choosing our moments of wonder and really living within them.Read More
"
It sounds unreal, but all the chaos of Times Square literally vanished. For eight minutes, although I was sitting in the heart of one of the world’s busiest intersections of commerce and culture, I was nowhere, everywhere, in the haven of my authentic presence."Read More
Some favorite commentaries on presence (in the media, by authors, writers, comedians and other generally observant people) that I’ve learned, read, remembered, watched, lived, laughed at (or cried at) so far this year.
Read More
Being present gives us the courage to address the things we need to change and be grateful for what we already have. We remember how precious ‘now’ is and all it has to give us.Read More
The non-caffeinated way to increase productivity (and delta brain waves).
Read More
For some, the coordination and details of trips cause stress, anxiety, and time away from their immediate, everyday life that must be regained when they return. But for me, traveling provides a small window of time to simply be.Read More
We can choose the speed and incredible efficiency of digital connected technology and we can choose the slow but present notebook.Read More
How to take real breaks, establish rituals, practice wellness and live in the moment.
Read More
13 tracks at 58 minutes to help you find your flow and feel the moment.
Read More
"
When we rush from activity to activity or get lost in thoughts, we can sometimes find that hours pass without actually appreciating their texture. It's like eating a meal without paying attention to the food. When this happens regularly, we miss the sweetness of life."Read More
Five ways to fight your natural response reactions and truly learn to listen.
Read More
I open my eyes and I've just bumped my car into the one in front of me at the traffic lights. If there was ever a wake up call, this was it.
Read More
What Ira Glass, Rainer Maria Rilke and David Foster Wallace can teach us about learning slowly, deliberation and the discovery of creativity from the inside out.
Read More
"
I could shoe-horn myself to fit into middle America and forever banish my creativity to the attic; secretly painting on the weekend, letting my odd-spirit soar, like some 'artsy' plaid rabbit uncle. Or, I could face the truth and become … Me."Read More
Maria Popova, the creative mind behind Brainpickings, reflects on what Anne Lamott can teach us about being kind to ourselves: “Perfectionism
is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life.”
Read More
Gangsta gardener Ron Finley talks to us about the inspiration behind his quest for real food, what prompts him to think creatively and pursue solutions through action.
Read More
Practicing to make better, thinking wrong, having confidence and other ways to boost your creative output.
Read More
"How does creativity work? Where does it work? Will it happen while you're alone? And if not alone, then with whom?"Read More