First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

Calculating Worry

I have a thought experiment. Let’s pretend I could wave a magic wand and eliminate from your life the one thing you worry about the most – maybe it’s financial insecurity, illness, career or relationship stress. For the purpose of this experiment, take a moment and pick one. Now try to imagine (and closing your eyes might help), what impact would it have on your day to no longer be gripped by your biggest fear. And here’s my sincere question – would eliminating the worry free you up or just get transferred to something else? I’d love to know what you think?

Angst from We find wildness

Behold the Triple Axel

This morning in class, me and my ballet teacher (a former skater who is still really good at turns) were gushing over this. Watch Mirai Nagasu do 3-1/2 rotations in the air. 

End of Week Zen

Photo in Bhutan by Cathal McNaughton

Principles of Adult Behavior

Check out this list of 25 principles by John Perry Barlow, an internet visionary, political activist and lyricist for the Grateful Dead, who died this week at the age of 70. Barlow compiled this list on his 30th birthday.

Poster by David Shrigley

Food Trends

Illustration by Mari Andrew

Making the Most of a Sunday Morning Alone

On Sunday, I woke up early craving a scone. I could’ve walked down the street to Starbucks and purchased a mediocre variety. But turned the corner instead to Trader Joe’s for ingredients. Back home at 8:15, I began working on the dough and by 9:45, I was savoring a cup of tea and a warm scone with strawberry jam. It was a most satisfying morning.

Heads Up

Just needed to get that off my chest. 

Card by Calligraphuck

It’s Ground Hog Day

I can still remember seeing this trailer before the movie first came out, and thinking how predictable it looked. But I went to see the film anyway and was blown away by its surprising depth. Bill Murray is a national treasure.

Do You Have Time for Beauty?

from Eduardo Galeano’s Children of the Days via Austin Kleon