The myth that success only comes to those who bounce out of bed at the crack of dawn is contrary to the rhythms of nature. Even spring doesn’t spring.
The Magic of the Creative Void
Culture conditions is to fear the void in the creative cycle, but when we resist the space of rest we also resist the flow that emerges from it.
The Productive Power of Puttering
It may seem like the most unproductive activity (or non-activity), but don’t underestimate the productive power of puttering.
Autumn Equinox: Restoring Balance
The Autumn Equinox invites us to pause, take inventory, and restore balance in our lives.
The Rhythm of Focus
Although we often compare ourselves to machines, human beings are not linear. Like all other organisms in nature, we operate on cyclical patterns. We must honor the rhythm of focus.
Reframing Spirals as the Path to Progress
How I’ve come around in my understanding of spirals as the path to progress.
Rhythms of Nature vs Rhythms of Culture
The rhythms of nature are often opposed to the rhythms of culture. At no time is this more obvious than this time of year.