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Aspirational labor, as defined by Brooke Erin Duffy, is “(mostly) uncompensated, independent, and propelled by the much venerated ideal of getting paid to do what you love ."1 Much like an angel number or an excuse to stay in bed, once you have a name for aspirational labor you begin to see it everywhere. Unpaid internships, yoga teacher trainings,... See more

Knowing what book someone is reading and what parts they resonate with most can be so intimate. It reveals their interests, where their head is at, and what excerpts are so significant that they will mark up a page because they think it’s worth revisiting at a later time. I’m fascinated by what books others gravitate towards and I find that it... See more

Maybe we don’t always choose the thing that feels good in the moment because we’re not just consuming to be entertained—we’re consuming to be changed. The instant mood-booster makes the day easier; the cerebral downer makes the self sharper. You can offset one with the other, but the real balance isn’t in the mix—it’s in the intention. Knowing when... See more