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Many of us place our trust in things we can see, touch, hear, taste, or smell. “These are the things,” we think, “that truly exist. This is reality.” It’s true that our senses connect us to the world in a very real and meaningful way (part of being present, after all, is being aware of […]

One of the most frustrating feelings for me is the feeling of spinning my wheels. It’s those times when I know I’m working hard and I know I’m exhausted, and yet, I feel like I have nothing to show for it. To me, those times feel overly complicated and wholly unproductive. And the way to […]

Everyone wants to be happy, but sometimes, we look at happiness the wrong way. Happiness isn’t a final destination or an end goal. Rather, it’s something you can have right now, and every day for the rest of your life. That’s important, because if you can find happiness now, you can start to harness the […]

I love love. I love the way that love makes me feel: connected, present, open. I love little things, like a good meal, a touching movie, or the cool side of the pillow; and I love big things, like my family, and nature. But when I think about becoming the person I want to be—a […]

There’s something to be said for rule-following. Rules and laws are designed to keep us safe, and there’s undoubtedly something comforting about having a semblance of order in this otherwise chaotic world. That said, if you’re trying to “create happy” in your life, it’s also important to discover and embrace the power of adventure, curiosity, […]

Fear is the creative’s worst enemy, which is why it comes up in a lot of our discussions here at Design.org. We’ve talked about insecurity and fear, reframing your fears, childhood fears, and how fear only exists in the mind—and that’s only the beginning. But today, I want to talk about fear from a slightly […]

As any creative professional will tell you, some creative jobs are harder than others. While creativity can flow easily and freely on one project, it might be severely stalled on another. Some people like to blame the difference on something uncontrollable: the terms of the project, or whether or not their muse is online on […]

Life is rarely easy. We all face challenges of one sort or another—illness, loss, fear, mental health challenges, financial distress, and so on. Even if you aren’t struggling with anything personal at the moment, the world in general seems to be in constant turmoil these days. The chaos and uncertainty of the world can be […]