20. When You Arise In The Morning
Sun Salutations | Valldemossa, Mallorca
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
—Marcus Aurelius
I hope you are healthy and doing okay. Here's some art, ideas, and internet I wanted to share with you:
1. Things that reduce the odds of long-term success
Saying yes to too many things.
Making excuses.
Staying up late.
Eating poorly.
Checking email first thing in the AM.
Working more to fix being busy.
Buying things you don't have the money for.
Staying in a relationship when you're not happy.
Toxic, energy-draining friendships.
Neglecting relationships that you take for granted.
Time wasted on social media platforms.
Addiction to substances.
Staying in a job that you are not passionate about.
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2. Cape Town Ceramics
Jade Paton’s quirky but functional ceramics made in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ceramic artist Jade Paton’s parents own a well-known florist in Cape Town where she’s spent many hours working, twisting bouquets, and building installations. It’s fitting then that she now uses her hands to make vessels that look particularly wonderful when filled with flowers. But don’t be mistaken — her ceramic pieces are equally inspired by her background in sculpture during her studies in fine art and would hold their own in a white cube. “I believe that the boundaries between art and design are more blurred than ever before,” she says. “I like that my pieces feel both functional and sculptural.”
3. An Invocation for Beginnings
If 2020 has shown us anything, it’s that life is incredibly fragile and most importantly - SHORT AF.
So that thing you have always wanted to do but have never had the time/constantly made excuses about?
Here’s exactly 3mins of inspiration to help you pull your finger out.
“Let me not hit up my Facebook like it’s a crack pipe, keep the browser closed.
And god, let me enjoy this. Life isn't just a sequence of waiting for things to be done."
4. Reading
My new favourite magazine, published in Melbourne, Australia.
5. Brainfood App
Delightfully animated, bite-sized knowledge. *great for kids and adults
Get early access by becoming a Beta user for this fantastic new app.
See you next Sunday.