inner peace
How do you gain clarity in a busy world?
meditation room
ambient blips echoing
outside the window
…
touches us
leads us
drives us
practicing counting breath
from one to ten
we shift our focus
to eating chocolate
same space, different case
What can you learn from collaboration?
collaboration
individual reward
taking a back seat
…
communities crave connection
to an idea, mission, and vision
originating from a burning desire
to seek change
whether we win or lose
we all learn differently
when navigating life
just in case
How does preparation influence outcomes?
…
we lose power
we forget information
we trip over ourselves
along the way
planning ahead and preparing
for any situation
takes ambition and action
buggin' out
What can fixed and growth mindsets teach us about learning?
language barriers
comprehensible input
reading and hearing
…
too often in our quest
for knowledge and learning
we retreat and give up
on our initial goals
regardless of our path
take time to thank yourself
on your progress and failures
could, would, and should
What could, would, and should you consider when charting your own path?
street photography
physical destination
digital portrait
…
imply different directions
could we focus
would we focus
should we focus
on our past, present, and future
to chart our path
into the universe
seeking advice
How do your opinions influence others?
social media
building authenticity
building inflation
…
keep it simple
create value content
consistently comment
connect with people
break the algorithm
are all opinions
we chose to follow
illusion of control
What things do you believe in and nurture for growth?
avocado pit
cultivating nutrients
in a second life
…
no matter what we do
we may wish to turn
back the hands of time
to change our fate
but then we may miss
appreciating the present moment
and make today our masterpiece
practice makes progress
What can Trader Joe’s adoption of Kaizen show you about customer service?
customer service
a dedicated crew to
stocking deliveries
…
continuous improvement
or changing for the better
are all phrases related to
kaizen 改善
in the pursuit of perfection
our attitude and efforts
determine our perspectives
no-win scenario
Do you believe in no-win scenarios?
simulation game
the kobayashi maru
tests ethics and will
…
when faced with a problem
where all choices lead towards
an inevitable defeat
isn’t so much about solving
as it is in staying complacent
with the current conditions
over trying something new
ode to the chalkboard
What activities and things make you cringe?
unpleasant scrapping
fingernails run over
innocent chalkboard
…
oh chalkboard,
you are both giving and wise
you often erase your past
yet always leave behind memories
it’s such a shame
children and adults greet you with
cringing smiles
propagation priates
In private & public, how can we combat bystander apathy?
greenhouse canopy
visitors documenting
exotic plunders
…
perpetrators who
search, steal, and profit
from cutting and collecting
piles of plants ranging from…
variegated syngonium
philodendron pink princess
monstera obliqua peruvian form
pillows and blankets
What kind of games do you remember playing in your youth?
Was one of them building pillow and blanket forts?
childhood castle
the tv remote control
hidden under sheets
…
common construction
materials used when building
an indoor fortress
for enjoying a slice of pie
reading your favorite book
to protecting the living room
from imaginary invaders
"but are you a different animal and the same beast?"
What are the five pillars of the late Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality?
How will you apply them in your life?
natural instinct
a mamba mentality
emerges from grass
…
Kobe Bryant asked Kanye West
in the 2012 Nike ad series
the “Kobe System”
wasn’t only meant for drawing laughs
and marketing his seventh signature shoe…
but to challenge and cultivate
beastion within the celebrity & viewers.
points of intersection
What practices have you adopted in an effort to reduce your carbon footprint?
reservoirs and sinks
eternal revolutions
the carbon cycle
…
where demand and supply intersect
creates equilibrium price and quantity
or in other words…
balance in the market for products like
candy, coca-cola, and carbon.
the bird, the wire, and the cage
Are you approaching today with gratitude to expand your knowledge or take on a new interest?
telephone wire
modern history signals
a murder of crows
…
you see it everyday,
birds on a wire free to fly and
birds in a cage sitting behind bars
no matter the place,
birds always spread their wings
an empty room
What memories come to mind when you think of your childhood room?
a fond memory
manifesting happiness
inside heads and hearts
…
holds many memories
of eating dinner, calisthenic exercising, and belting karaoke tunes
living in a box
or room of possibilities
never felt so alive.
setups & punchlines
How do lecturers, comedians, and battle rappers engage their audience?
open mic night set
spotlights illuminating
audience laughter
…
devices for composing prose
it doesn’t matter if the story is
a long anecdote, knock-knock joke or battle rap verse…
you need to find out what resonates with your audience.
save the lady, save the world
Happy MAR10 Day (known for the classic Nintendo character Mario)!
What was the last video game you’ve played?
construction platforms
jumping over barrels to
defeat donkey kong
…
would’ve been a great tagline for
Nintendo’s 1981 arcade classic
“Donkey Kong” as it proved
not all heroes wear capes…
as one unlikely character
wears blue overalls & a red newsboy hat.
Happy MAR10 Day! What was the last video game you played?
Being completely honest, it was Super Smash Brother’s and that was well over three years ago..
While one of my favorite childhood hobby’s hasn’t seen much recent daylight, it’s quite amazing to see and read how fast and global the gaming industry has grown over the past four decades. From arcade games to now playing mobile apps, entertainment is literally at our fingertips. Who knows, being in quarantine may bring this hobby back into my life. But first, comes more haiku, piano and acquiring the Japanese language.
To quote Mario… “Here we go!”
what does your style say about
How can brands inform and inspire circular fashion?
jordan elevens
patent leather originals
collecting box dust
…
high-end, hypebeast, and fast fashion brands
gucci luxury, nike footwear, zara apparel
compared with wearing clothing
from conscious consumption and slow sustainability?
How can all brands inform and inspire circular fashion?
Quite a bold question. I agree.
While not all companies are equal in their efforts to being sustainably conscious, I believe the true power is in the hands of the consumer.
No matter what you wear or the tangible goods you own, remind yourself finding the items true value is vital and can bring awareness to what's most important rather than being stored in the closet or box collecting dust.
polka dots and infinity mirrors
Happy International Woman’s Day!
Which female role models inspire you?
obliteration
infinity nets cover
household surfaces
…
motifs that portray
psychology, feminism, and minimalism
from the mind of avant-garde artist
yayoi kusama
Happy International Woman's Day!
Dots.
Is the one word I'd use to describe Yayoi Kusama's polka dots and infinity mirror installations.
Although simple in nature, when applied onto various surfaces and made up of different shapes and sizes makes these "infinity nets" an iconic motif of Kusama's immense body of art.
Make time today to appreciate and marvel female role models.