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.

interested in big things, and happy in small ways
from 3-2-1: How to connect with others, what causes old age, and the recipe for success
descriptions of people and
Why would rational and intelligent people want to contort their lives like a hyper-kinetic yoga instructor jacked up on an all-day energy drink?

Surely, it has something to do with our obsession with doing, over just being, and the endless pursuit of excitement, which we mistake for happiness. Add to this our collective fear that we will run out of... See more
from Simply This: Living an Uncomplicated Life
in my (not so fun) feels
We’re all familiar with the question every college graduate hears on repeat as soon as they’re finished with school: “What do you plan to do next?” That question invariably means, “What are your job prospects?” Meanwhile, the admonition to “get a job!” is synonymous with “grow up!”

What a soulless way to conceive of existence. What a dull invitation... See more
from Yes, Mental Health in Your 20s is About More Than Having a Job by Satya Doyle Byock
Only that nothing works out the way you plan, which is a blessing every hour. Life always takes a different form, if only because life will always be more imaginative — deeper, wiser, more surprising — than you are.
from LETTERS FROM LOVE — With Special Guest Pico Iyer!
loving the process
The most control you can possibly have is how you choose to show up, and where you choose to put your energy. You show up, and then you let others do the same—exactly as they do, exactly as they are. You release expectations of how you want them to be for you. You just let them. In this process, you will be surprised, delighted, and disappointed. T... See more
from Call me a homebody. by Izabella Zucker
how to find your people
The opposite of retail therapy is fearless generosity.

from Eco-Friendly Products

Embracing embodied exercise is taking the courageous step to welcome the full breadth of our experiences and unlock the full power of our bodies. The way we approach activities like exercise is often how we live our lives. We can grind through it chasing external accomplishments and rushing to the next milestone. Or, we can deeply connect to our ow... See more

from Discovering Joy Through Embodied Exercise by Sam Sager

loving the process

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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Here are eight imperatives—all of them drawing strength and sustenance from the humanities:

We need a way of defining and pursuing progress that doesn’t reduce that concept to something that only comes from a digital device.

We desperately need access to values and wisdom that aren’t corrupted by the relentless financial metrics and imposed flavor-of

from The Real Crisis in Humanities Isn't Happening at College by Ted Gioia

building a new world

from 3-2-1: How to connect with others, what causes old age, and the recipe for success

from Simply This: Living an Uncomplicated Life

from Yes, Mental Health in Your 20s is About More Than Having a Job by Satya Doyle Byock

from LETTERS FROM LOVE — With Special Guest Pico Iyer!

from Call me a homebody. by Izabella Zucker

from Eco-Friendly Products

from Discovering Joy Through Embodied Exercise by Sam Sager

from The Real Crisis in Humanities Isn't Happening at College by Ted Gioia