Trying not to break the cycle
Habits, routines and auto-pilot
Header Image Courtesy of Musonda Kabwe
If I did it once I did it a million times. Over and over. Until the memories of what and why to do it take up residence in my muscles. I’m a creature of habit.
Waking and sleeping at the same times, following the same routes on my daily commute, even starting my work with the exact same routine every day. Following a habit creates an easy way to free up brain power to focus on other pressing matters. Putting the plane on auto-pilot allows me the freedom to chat up that cute stewardess and break into a bag of airline pretzels.
I don’t take a lot of time off or take vacations, so even breaking my rhythm for fun or relaxation makes it difficult to slide back into the groove of everyday life. Taking time off during this past holiday season has brought me to this current place of tardiness.
A place where it’s been too long since we last spoke, too long since I’ve shared, and too long since I’ve nestled my words into the groove of this platform. For this, I apologize. I pray that your streaks remain continuous and your routines fruitful. Don’t grow up to be like me.
Inspiration
- Maya Ealey illustrates a palmful of nature for project management platform Asana.
- Capturing the off-kilter-attention-seeking nature of the Balenciaga brand, Sky Monaco builds out a shopping experience for mobile.
- In shades of plum and purple, Darnell Rozenblad captures the glimpse over the top of the glasses from this gorgeous librarian.
- And so much more, go CHECK THEM OUT
Education
- Walter Geer shares his journey as a black father in advertising.
- LaShun Tines, renowned Art Director, has turned his passion project, The Art of Blackness, into a national movement.
- And Much More
Invocation
- Mayra Andrade caresses this colorful and tropical, percussion-driven song called, “Afeto”.
- Waxing poetic about his journey and fan support, Brother Ali gives a long thank youon “Sensitive”.
- Tall Black Guy takes Leroy Hutson and Marvin Gaye for a ride in his “Fly Cadillac”.
Congregation
- If you’re not part of the Black Designers United or the African American Graphic Designers groups on Facebook, you need to stop playing and come through.
- You can also find more creatives of color on 28 Days of the Web and Revision Path
- Plus over here at Creatives of Color and Adjust Your Margins and BlkCreatives.
- Get your hands on some melanated photos over at Tonl and Nappy and Women of Color in Tech and Jopwell and Blend Images and Create Her Stock.
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