Taking a breather versus Breathe. Taken for a ride versus Ride. Pulling the plug versus Unplug.

Activity becomes passivity, of course, losing its tension. In my naiveté I never noticed it destroys agency too, till last week.

I’ll take a moment to acknowledge. Writing. Habit. Right.

It’s not a special day. There’s nothing special to say this day. Still. It’s a good day to pick something up. And put something down.

So observation #54.

Its rare that I don’t know what I’m going to make.

I know what it will look like, or feel, or generally require to make this thing. Its true for a meal and work so I finish sooner, and for a sketch or writing so I enjoy it longer.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

The fear of the unknown slaps you treelike as you drive into the wilderness in search of yourself. Stalled by the vividness of your dreams, the full weight of your…

I love stories written for children.