by Nathan Heleine
I get lost all the time. On my better days, I get lost intentionally. Lost can be much more than a step in the wrong direction or an act of aimless wandering. Lost is not necessarily dumb, blind, confused or misguided. Lost is not a ship without a rudder. Surely, to be lost should not imply that one is forgotten, and it should never be mistaken for mere absence.
by Nathan Heleine
Letter writing and real-world gifting can be surprisingly rewarding, due in part to the thoughtful, tangible effort they require. The task presents a challenge, albeit a simple one, and meeting that challenge feels instinctively good. We find that perfect something or pen that perfect line for a particular someone, and then push it out into the world and wait. Love, work, play, or anything in between, the process is similar when done well. And the reward is amplified, sometimes immeasurably, when we get the response we were hoping for. Call it skin in the game, call it a good day’s work, call it the thrill of the hunt; we’re human and most of us don’t want life to be served up on a platter. We like working for it.
by Michael Karnjanaprakorn
Creative people have the tendency to generate tons of ideas. What’s not exciting about brainstorming new ideas? It’s intoxicating and fun. It hones your innovative thinking and nurtures your creativity at the same time. Of course, the real challenge begins when you come across an idea that you like. A lot of people I know struggle with pushing an idea into motion. Something about rolling up their sleeves and getting started is scary. However, my challenge is a bit different. My struggle is focusing on any one idea for an extended period of time.
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