The Mind

Vadik Marmeladov's Codes of Practice: 1. Wear the uniform 2. Think long term (like 30 years from now) 3. Build stories and languages, not things 4. Create your own universe (or join ours) 5. Collect samples 6. Be a sample for somebody else... See more

Taylor Swift with some of the wisest words I've ever heard:

"Think of your energy as if it's expensive. As if it's like a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it. Not everyone has invested in you, in order to be able to have the capital for you to care about this."

Putting things back into order - the zones of permaculture.

One of the core tools in permaculture design is zoning. It is a way of organising a landscape according to how often we interact with it and how much care different elements require. The spaces needing the most frequent attention are placed closest to the home, while those that require

So thinking has always been a luxury – but it isn’t beyond your grasp if you consciously pursue it. Turn off your phone. Wonder whether you’re in the right job. Plot that business plan. Tackle a problem head on. Alternatively, you could always confine yourself in a cell built into a church wall for the rest of your days, as the contemplative... See more

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Learning another language is like becoming another person" - Haruki Murakami.

"Shyness and inhibitions are not negative, yet we’ve been conditioned to think they are. These emotions protect us, helping us to navigate life with grace. It’s not a lot of fun to be shy, but it’s normal."

from "This Naked Mind by Annie Grace