Natalie Audelo

@natalieaudelo

designing social architecture and community experiences that build trust, generate creativity, and encourage authentic human connection. exploring the healing power of play, movement, music and other integrative practices.

As the world grows increasingly fractured, taking the time to engage with strangers has become even more important. The artist and graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton has created a simple but powerful way for people to connect in an isolated world.

In this audio essay, she shares how she brings people together by having them draw each other in publ... See more
from Opinion | A Deceptively Simple Way to Rebuild Trust in Scary Times
cool concepts
this hurdle I have to jump over each time I write: How can I say this more crisply? When I write (which is really just to say: when I think) it all boils down to one simple, but utterly excruciating question: What am I really trying to say here?
from distillation by Isabel Hazan
good questions
“It’s the Italian tradition of dining as a discussion,” the German author Hans von Trotha commented over dessert. At Santa Maddalena, unhurried meals, served with Monti’s century of stories and the camaraderie of table-side banter, break up the workday. The retreat functions like a sleepaway camp for great writers, its ritual group meals and hoursl... See more
from A Tuscan Retreat Where ‘Literature is the Primary Value’
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"You won't always get what you strive for, but you will definitely get what you settle for. You won't magically outperform your standards."
from 3-2-1: The power of imperfection, the secret to a good morning, and more
She’s modeling radical self-acceptance on the world’s largest stage, giving the audience a space to revisit their own joy or pain, once dismissed or forgotten.
from TIME's Person of the Year 2023
the transformative power of music
Each of us carries the weight of histories, the brilliance of stars, and the mysteries of the universe within our very essence. Think of the vastness of the cosmos, its infinite wonders, and complexities. Now realize that same boundless energy is mirrored within you. Your passions, dreams, fears, and hopes are as expansive and deep as the galaxies that twinkle in the night sky. By embracing this cosmic connection, you're not only acknowledging your importance in the grand tapestry of existence but also unlocking the boundless potential that lies within. The universe isn't just around you; it's within you. Every choice, every emotion, every dream is a testament to that cosmic legacy. 2 days left to enroll in the Transformational Human Design Reader Certification. Dm Transformation to get on the early bird price and complimentary bonuses✨
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Explain that stuff! Science and technology made simple
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loving the process

from Opinion | A Deceptively Simple Way to Rebuild Trust in Scary Times

from distillation by Isabel Hazan

from A Tuscan Retreat Where ‘Literature is the Primary Value’

from 3-2-1: The power of imperfection, the secret to a good morning, and more

from TIME's Person of the Year 2023

Explain that stuff! Science and technology made simple