“Can you do one of a raccoon?” My younger boys says to me when I tell him one ran in front of me while droving home from dropping the older boy at his hockey practice. Challenge accepted. And I very much like how this creature turned out. Create, create, create. It feels like my time … Continue reading Create on Repeat
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Immersion
“What language is that?” I was asked as she stated at my phone, realizing the settings are not the normal words one would expect when looking at the screen. “It’s Dutch.” I replied and explained that I was an exchange student in the Netherlands for a year and wanted to keep some connection and immersion … Continue reading Immersion
Layer
“Focus on your inner light. Bring it into the room.” A note I typed into my phone, as well as, “consciousness sees before your eyes see, not the other way around.” I had some time the other evening, which I used to watch a documentary. I don’t often choose to watch movies or shows in … Continue reading Layer
Leaf and Nickel
“Look at me.” It was quiet, soft and just the most subtle command. A firm statement. Don’t think, don’t question it, just listen. As I stepped, I looked down and back. The leaf was just lying there, but because I looked down at it, I saw the nickel. I would not have seen the nickel … Continue reading Leaf and Nickel
Happiness
“Today is going to be the worst day. I don’t know where my mask is, I can’t find my hoodie. I didn’t pack enough food.” Says every teenage boy… it can’t just be mine? “Wouldn’t it be nice if…” I prompt him like we learned in the Mindvalley Be Extraordinary For Teens exercise (after he … Continue reading Happiness
Devon Mcfadden 