Tag: writing

Embracing Imperfection: The Art of Being and Becoming

For most of my life, I stressed about proving myself and achieving perfection, but everything changed four years ago when I discovered the beauty of dilettantism—engaging in things out of love and curiosity rather than obligation. Experiences like Ayahuasca and mindfulness taught me to embrace imperfection and just be present. Now, I create without the pressure to excel and believe exploration is more valuable than mastery. It’s about joy and freedom, not achievement.

Caveat

Rodent attached to pyramid with four eyes.

This is a very personal space of growth, healing, learning, sharing, and cobbling together a new path forward after spending decades as a Pettigrew-like sychophant. Mentally and emotionally abusive to those I love the most — including my partner, with whom I am deeply in love. In order for me to come to terms, to […]

My writing life and software

I’ve been spending some time tonight going through all of the software I use (or say I use) in my writing process. It’s a fairly extensive list with a bunch of unnecessary applications: Ulysses Journey MindNode Scapple Microsoft Word Scrivener Blogo OmniOutliner MarginNote Zotero Evernote OmniGraffle Aeon Timeline Todoist Pomodoro Timer Sketch Paper & Pen(cil) […]