Musings on Aesthetics, Rhythms, Thoughts, and Perceptions
Life has a particular rhythm. Each heartbeat has its own wavelength, each being its own aesthetic. It is our unique senses of aesthetic and our unique perceptions and interpretations of Life’s rhythms and patterns that make us all individuals. Some of these interpretations, perceptions, and senses may not make a whole lot of sense to […]
“The 25/15 Rule” for Better Productivity
I read lots of productivity stuff. Honestly, a lot of it’s common sense and starts to repeat itself. What stands out to me is the “rules” people make for themselves to be more productive. I’ve tried many productivity tips over the years. Even when some sounded good, I never find myself able to stick with […]
Is Writing Down Your Random Thoughts Truly Random?
Writing down your random thoughts is a bit like rolling the dice. You may not know what to expect, but it’s never truly random. There’s never a lack of thoughts wandering about in my synapses. I have so many that I could post whatever random thoughts I have at will. But, as I’ve found over […]
The Struggle with Statistics – Views Aren’t Everything
Like many who write online, I find it a bit too easy to become obsessed with statistics. The same is true for other content creators such as photographers, vloggers, social media influencers, and other creatives. In fact, we can get obsessed with them to the point where it adversely affects our mental health in our […]
Chasing Starlight
Have you ever found your eyes chasing starlight? Do you ever find your mind wandering, drifting off towards the heavens? Will you sometimes gaze and wonder at what is out there in that great infinite beyond? Dare to dream that deepest dream. Chase it to the depths of the deepest seas if you have to. […]
Thinking in Complete Sentences
Once, I was accused of a horrible crime: thinking in complete sentences. Perhaps that’s not, in fact, a crime. But, it’s apparently quite an unusual trait to possess. I admit: I do have a rather peculiar way of processing information. But, does that mean that most people think in sentence fragments? Then, you’d also have […]
When Writing (and Life) Doesn’t Go According to Plan
There are many sleepless nights I find myself pondering things. So many possibilities run through my mind. Many seem impossible. Late at night seems the best time to let the mind wander. It’s the time for dreams, right? But, even when lying down trying to rest, nothing goes according to plan. Many nights aren’t what […]
Believing in the Beauty of Dreams
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt I think a lot about the future, because it’s good to look forward. Even when contemplating my past decisions and the paths I’ve taken, I’ve come to recognize the importance of considering the future. With its vast potential for possibility, […]
A Writer in Motion
A writer must always be in motion. Writers must always be constantly moving and reinventing on the fly. It’s important for a writer to never stay still. It could even mean scribbling in a notebook or on diner napkins. Long as the thoughts are coming, they must be allowed to flow. It’s too easy to […]