Phillip Lombardino
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Phillip Lombardino
The role of the designer or artist is, in many ways, to ask, "Why does it have to be like this?"
Why can’t we fill urban spaces with drought resistant native plants?
Think like a gardener, not an architect: design beginnings, not endings.
Unfinished = fertile
By his forties, a man has usually accomplished something in life. And is less tyrannized by his ambitions. He can then turn his attention inward.
Play is so important - stay in the enchanted forest
The more hours you’ve put into this chaotic business of living, the more you crave a quieter, more nurturing third thing, I think. This needn’t mean dull. The friends I have now, who’ve come all this distance, who are part of my aging plan, include all kinds of joyous goofballs and originals. There’s loads of open country between enervation and... See more
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It’s Your Friends Who Break Your Heart. - Jennifer Senior for the Atlantic
Boredom often happens when you’re mentally tired, overwhelmed by too many choices, surrounded by clutter, or unsure what you actually value. To fix it, try resting, settling for a good-enough option (satisficing), clearing your space, and getting clearer on what matters to you.
Visakanv tweet summarized
I was lost in humility.
The person is world-class in their field. But at a crossroads. One that seems out of step with the accomplishments. A lesser person would feel salty, my friend sees the bright sides. Still you try to be objective about how you undershoot.
Those words either grab you right away in which case they need no explanation. The pleasers understand it. I got it right away. You trust in the universe. It’s a strength to be able to do that — the universe does vibrate back — but if you go overboard on the trust you’re a doormat.
On lucky occasions, you’ll meet someone who just gets it . They pick up on your subtle hints and drop you some of their own. They understand the games of life, and are often very good at them. They are rabidly curious, sharply witty, and brightly playful. This person is lucid .
Leber • On lucidity
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
—Marcel Proust
—Marcel Proust