Insight means to see inside.
As a way to make meaning of our complex world, I write and curate content around topics of Self, Behavior, Futurism, Movement, Psychology, Philosophy & Science.
Future beyond dystopia
When in doubt, I always return to Richard Slaughter.
These days I’ve been collecting insights around the Future of Sound. And to frame the discussion about how do we think the future will be, and how does technology affect our human behavior, I’m using some of his frameworks and processes.
The history of Belief
The HIstory of Religion
Delight of Perfection
This is a piece of art! Sensual. Provocative. Beautiful. Elegant and Seductive.
Woman as Perfection incarnate.
From my friend Polly, the director and magnific eye for ecstatic beauty.
Delight of Perfection HD | Polina Rabtseva (by Polina Rabtseva)
Source: https://vimeo.com/61263687
Provocative Curves
Reptilian Femenina
Reflected Landscapes
Maria de Mar
Que si estás polarizada.
Que si una parte de tí parece que no puede ser conciliada con la otra.
Que si hoy, que si mañana.
Que si esta lucha interna es agotadora.
Que si a veces, o a veces siempre el futuro es incierto.
Que si hoy, que si ayer.
Que si quien sí y quien no es una pregunta difícil.
Que si no te sientes preparada
Que si el miedo... el puto miedo.
Que si la razón y la emoción y a veces una aflora y siempre la otra acalla.
Que si amor, o dolor.
Que si el mar se seca o revienta.
Que si aquí ashoki o allá qué más da.
Que si el riesgo y la seguridad.
Que si cumplir o romper.
Que si se avecina el olvido.
Que si hay un destino, un lugar donde llegar.
Que si será suficiente la vida....
Ninguna pregunta es más fuerte que tú.
Ninguna puede silenciar tu libertad.
Ninguna duda puede apagar ese fuego.
Tú no estás rota, María.
Tú estás viva
y tienes un corazón en el pecho.
Tú eres María del Carmen Sierra Laris
con toda tu historia
y tu presente.
Eres resultado de decisiones de otros, sí.
Pero eres también una voluntad de mar
para tomar tu vida
y decidir sobre ella.
Y ser libre
o no.
Así que mira el reloj,
respira profundo,
abraza lo que eres y lo que has sido,
cierra los ojos,
siente la vida fluir en tí,
toma el alivio del mundo
y de tu alma,
y levanta ese corazón...
y ama.
Ama porque puedes.
Porque esa esencia
eres tú
María de Mar.
María de Amar.
Ama para que tus pasos te muevan
y para que la incertidumbre pase ligera junto a tu ventana
Ama para aceptar las diferencias
dentro
y fuera.
Ama debajo de las palabras
y las horas.
Ama con tus manos y tus gritos.
y ama el mundo que decidas construir
para tí.
PCC | 2010
Somos
Somos piedras y polvo de estrella. Somos viento y presente. Fruto y cenizas. Somos lo que el pasado añora y el futuro espera.
Somos incertidumbre de aliento oxidado e impotencia que ahoga.
Somos huecos en el espacio. Hierro helado, jacaranda marchita, trapos que se retuercen en las manos agrietadas de aquella mujer con trenzas blancas.
Arrepentida.
Apenada.
Atónita.
Adicta.
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Spaceship Earth
Our home: Spaceship Earth.
(via Scientists Find an ‘Earth Twin,’ or Perhaps a Cousin - NYTimes.com)
Mi Mu Gloves
I’ve always loved Imogen Heap, but this is at another level!!!
Love love love this glove and can’t wait to play with them!
Love a Man
If you want to change the world love a man; really love him
Choose the one whose soul calls to yours clearly who sees you; who is brave enough to be afraid
Accept his hand and guide him gently to your hearts blood
Where he can feel your warmth upon him and rest there
And burn his heavy load in your fires
Look into his eyes look deep within and see what lies dormant or awake or shy or expectant there
Look into his eyes and see there his fathers and grandfathers and all the wars and madness their spirits fought in some distant land, some distant time
Look upon their pains and struggles and torments and guilt; without judgment
And let it all go
Feel into his ancestral burden
And know that what he seeks is safe refuge in you
Let him melt in your steady gaze
And know that you need not mirror that rage
Because you have a womb, a sweet, deep gateway to wash and renew old wounds
If you want to change the world love a man, really love him
Sit before him, in the full majesty of your woman in the breath of your vulnerability
In the play of your child innocence in the depths of your death
Flowering invitation, softly yielding, allowing his power as a man
To step forward towards you…and swim in the Earth’s womb, in silent knowing, together
And when he retreats…because he will…flees in fear to his cave…
Gather your grandmothers around you…envelope in their wisdoms
Hear their gentle shusshhhed whispers,
calm your frightened girls’ heart
Urging you to be still…and wait patiently for his return
Sit and sing by his door, a song of remembrance,
that he may be soothed, once more
If you want to change the world, love a man, really love him
Do not coax out his little boy
With guiles and wiles and seduction and trickery
Only to lure him…to a web of destruction
To a place of chaos and hatred
More terrible than any war fought by his brothers
This is not feminine this is revenge
This is the poison of the twisted lines
Of the abuse of the ages, the rape of our world
And this gives no power to woman it reduces her as she cuts off his balls
And it kills us all
And whether his mother held him or could not
Show him the true mother now
Hold him and guide him in your grace and your depth
Smoldering in the center of the Earth’s core
Do not punish him for his wounds that you think don’t meet your needs or criteria
Cry for him sweet rivers
Bleed it all back home
If you want to change the world love a man, really love him
Love him enough to be naked and free
Love him enough to open your body and soul to the cycle of birth and of death
And thank him for the opportunity
As you dance together through the raging winds and silent woods
Be brave enough to be fragile and let him drink in the soft, heady petals of your being
Let him know he can hold you stand up and protect you
Fall back into his arms and trust him to catch you
Even if you’ve been dropped a thousand times before
Teach him how to surrender by surrendering yourself
And merge into the sweet nothing, of this worlds’ heart
If you want to change the world, love a man, really love him
Encourage him, feed him, allow him, hear him, hold him, heal him
And you, in turn, will be nourished and supported and protected
By strong arms and clear thoughts and focused arrows
Because he can, if you let him, be all that you dream
By Lisa Citore (www.magdalenewomen.com)
Photo (via Pinterest)
Creative Routines
Creative routines from brilliant geniuses. Daily rituals to increase creative flow
Anatomical Collage
The place for containment and protection. The spot where “I am presence” lays. The center of the heart, the beginning of the breath. Where the soul merges with the body.
(via Anatomical Collages by Travis Bedel | Colossal)
Global Communication Patterns
Communication Patterns around the World.
In this era of multi-cultural collaborations, these diagrams become really relevant. Lewis’ communication diagrams show how cultures use language to negotiate, the shapes show greater conversational range, obstacles and cultural traits.
“By focusing on the cultural roots of national behavior, both in society and business, we can foresee how others will react to our plans for them, and we can make certain assumptions as to how they will approach us. A working knowledge of the basic traits of other cultures (as well as our own) will minimize unpleasant surprises (culture shock) and enable us to interact successfully with different nationalities.”
What Is Your Medieval Profession? →
Have you wondered what would would you be if you lived in the Middle Ages? I just got mine, and no wonders: The Royal Offspring
“You were born to rule! You may be a bit spoiled at times, but your parents raised you well. You know how and where to help people, lead them and guide them at harsh times. Leadership is in your (blue) blood and compassion is in your heart.”
The Universe in Nature
Source: http://myampgoesto11.tumblr.com
Design as a way of Seeing the World
“The good news is that, compared to five years ago, the design industry is flourishing. Every year, thousands of promising new grads come out of design, graphic arts, communication or HCI programs with strong fundamentals, deep curiosity, and a desire to make a difference. Every year, thousands more people without formal design training invest the time to observe their worlds, read books, watch videos, and tinker around with designing apps or websites in their spare time.”
Great article on how to bring designers into your project!
Habit Design by BJ Fogg
Nir Eyal, the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, has constructed a practical framework for designing better products. Tactics to drive engagement.
Habit design is a super power. If used for good, habit design can enhance people’s lives with entertaining and healthful routines. For all of us who are trying to create some positive behavior change in other people’s lives, this framework is key to understand.
These are some of the slides from the Habit Design Summit key speaker, Nir Eyal.
Refresh as Relational Intelligence
I think this service is great! It synchs with your calendar and sends you information about the people you are just about to meet. So that you’re prepared before talking to them.
(via Refresh App - An Instant Dossier to Refresh Your Relationships)
Source: http://refresh.io/