Thanks for reading, Victoria. The truth is I keep restarting this practice all the time. I go a few months doing well, then bad habits slip back in, and before I know it this essay becomes relevant again... Human, all too human, I guess.
This is such a great reminder Matthew. Thanks for sharing your experience. I attempt not to use any electronics for two hours after getting up. I have noticed a huge difference since I started this practice.
Thank you, Matthew! Lacking your admirable will power, I went and just got rid of my smart phone. Honestly, having a basic brick that I lose all the time is so much nicer than the iPhone I was chained to...
Staples has a $100 corner 🔺️ desk 😉
Thank you for this, Matthew. It is such a great reminder of what is important. Sadly, I’m yet to put this into practice…
Thanks for reading, Victoria. The truth is I keep restarting this practice all the time. I go a few months doing well, then bad habits slip back in, and before I know it this essay becomes relevant again... Human, all too human, I guess.
Absolutely! I’m sure so many of us are the same…
wow so you're saying desks that aren't in corners aren't shit wowww
This is such a great reminder Matthew. Thanks for sharing your experience. I attempt not to use any electronics for two hours after getting up. I have noticed a huge difference since I started this practice.
Thank you, Matthew! Lacking your admirable will power, I went and just got rid of my smart phone. Honestly, having a basic brick that I lose all the time is so much nicer than the iPhone I was chained to...
Love this reminder! The one indulgence I allow myself is that my desk sits beneath a skylight. See a photo of it here. https://joshuadolezal.substack.com/p/the-recovering-academic-in-2024
I mean, if you've got a spot like that for your desk, you've got to take advantage of it!
My goodness! You’ve read my mind! Thanks for this inspiring reminder of what is truly important and necessary for art and life to thrive.
Thanks for reading, Debra! I hope you've had some stillness in which to thrive today.