Tag: Attention

Fidget to Learn

Personally I can say, without any hesitation, this (fidget to learn) is true for me! When I was working on my quals for my doctorate, I would walk, walk, walk: memorizing as I walked. I walked the top floor of the graduate library (a huge “u”-shaped building the top floor of which was almost always abandoned). I walked the corn… Continue reading

Unplugging Tim: The Goulet Pen Company

Yesterday, a second package from Goulet Pen Company arrived. I bought a fountain pen, some ink and some paper. This purchase is part of my unplugging adventure, my efforts to slow down, be more attentive and mindful of the now, and feel more feedback from the analog world all around me. More on the latter later. At any rate, I… Continue reading

Being Present in the Moment

I’m as guilty as the next person when it comes to being easily distracted. But there are many, many moments in life that require our full participation, our complete attention, our unyielding focus, the surrender of our whole being. Artistry is one such moment. Learn to fully embrace that which is gorgeous. Respect that which is the timeless craftsmanship of… Continue reading