This was very thought provoking and something I've thought about as my own Substaack posts come from my experiences. I'm hoping that have a Substack schedule will compel me to make more time for hobbies and adventure. I've been careful to NOT consider how I'll describe said adventure until at least 24 hours later. Too many people, myself included, spend more time behind the camera than in the moment.
You’re pointing to a subtle trap of creative work today: how easy it is to filter life through “how it’ll look or sound later.” That 24-hour delay you’re using is such a smart discipline. I wonder if it helps restore a kind of innocence or rawness to the experience before memory and narrative kick in?
In some ways. Because I already have the next post or two from past experiences tagged. Not written, but the topic, there's no need to be "taking notes" so to speak. I'm not just doing something because I need to write by 5pm. It's just me fully experiencing it. At the same time knowing I have a bi-weekly publishing schedule has caused me to be on the lookout, and make time for, new adventures.
That’s a very healthy rhythm. Knowing there’s a post coming, but not chasing moments for the sake of material. I think it’s fascinating how a schedule can actually invite more aliveness, not less, when it’s rooted in intention instead of pressure. Do you find that the lookout-for-adventure mode changes how you move through everyday stuff too?
I’d like to say absolutely, but reality is most days are the usual busy schedule of work and whatnot. It has increased it some. Particularly on weekends. I’m hoping that trend will continue.
I get you. Most days really are more “commute and calendar” than “spontaneous magic.” But that little openness you’re carving out on weekends? That’s how the shift begins; tiny sparks that slowly change the atmosphere.
This was very thought provoking and something I've thought about as my own Substaack posts come from my experiences. I'm hoping that have a Substack schedule will compel me to make more time for hobbies and adventure. I've been careful to NOT consider how I'll describe said adventure until at least 24 hours later. Too many people, myself included, spend more time behind the camera than in the moment.
You’re pointing to a subtle trap of creative work today: how easy it is to filter life through “how it’ll look or sound later.” That 24-hour delay you’re using is such a smart discipline. I wonder if it helps restore a kind of innocence or rawness to the experience before memory and narrative kick in?
In some ways. Because I already have the next post or two from past experiences tagged. Not written, but the topic, there's no need to be "taking notes" so to speak. I'm not just doing something because I need to write by 5pm. It's just me fully experiencing it. At the same time knowing I have a bi-weekly publishing schedule has caused me to be on the lookout, and make time for, new adventures.
That’s a very healthy rhythm. Knowing there’s a post coming, but not chasing moments for the sake of material. I think it’s fascinating how a schedule can actually invite more aliveness, not less, when it’s rooted in intention instead of pressure. Do you find that the lookout-for-adventure mode changes how you move through everyday stuff too?
I’d like to say absolutely, but reality is most days are the usual busy schedule of work and whatnot. It has increased it some. Particularly on weekends. I’m hoping that trend will continue.
I get you. Most days really are more “commute and calendar” than “spontaneous magic.” But that little openness you’re carving out on weekends? That’s how the shift begins; tiny sparks that slowly change the atmosphere.
Love this. You flawlessly put into words the mindset I’ve been living by. Thanks for the amazing read 💙
That means so much! I’m really glad it resonated with you. Thank you for reading and sharing that :)
Loved reading this, sometimes we all just need to revisit these ideas again, especially now
Thank you. Sometimes a reminder resonates just when we need it.