by Frédéric Gros
a very calming and meditative read.
perfect gift for the flâneur in your life.
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Jan 19, 2025
If you like self-reflective nature writing, this is a beautiful read.
I hadn’t read Thoreau since 2010-ish? & it was lovely to be reintroduced in this way.
“Our doubts are so musical they persuade themselves.” 🗡️
Jan 21, 2025
my dad got me this as a random gift and its an amazingly written book. really helped me look at life in a different way and how art can aid all aspects of my life and not just be something that i want to do as a career. love that it as picture references in almost every page so you can understand what the writers are commenting on but also opens up so many wormholes of cool art and artists to research further into. i think everyone should read this even if you are not an artist!
Jan 5, 2025
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1. a crisp apple on a brie and prosciutto sandwich
2. lingonberries and meatballs
3. pork and cherries
4. venison with blueberry sauce
5. turkey and cranberries, of course
Jan 15, 2025
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there is something deeply cleansing about writing in the midst of a psychotic episode. ripping at the frayed seams of my brain feels generative. it is generative—something is created.
tips if you are interested in trying this:
1. do not reread as you go. that is something called ruminating and it is not the same as writing.
2. learn to identify what can be rehabilitated and what should be gratefully acknowledged and then discarded. don’t force your thoughts to stand the test of time.
3. do not write within the horrors if it can be avoided. let them stay beside you. they can watch and listen as you reach for something more.
4. remember to eat periodically.
5. you don’t have to polish to a shine before sharing unless you want to. but know that you are not holding a masterpiece. that is fine. you are holding something, and it fits within your palms.
Jan 15, 2025
⚖️
IN
-creativity
-chai-der
-routines
-movement breaks
-cultivating wonder
-community organizing
-live theater
-budgeting
-making strange acquaintances
-picking up interesting rocks
-introspection
-having a laugh with friends
-baths
-the elderly
OUT
-looksmaxxing
-directing self-hatred outward
-people-pleasing
-remembering past G.P.A.s
-curated vintage t-shirts
-booktok
-using therapy speak to gossip
-identical bridesmaid dresses
-listening to playlists for nostalgia purposes
-intermittent fasting
-playing things by ear
take note: more things are in than out!
Jan 15, 2025