Colombia in Black & White - 2023

We prepare for disappointment so diligently, that we craft the idea of excellence as impeccable. Yet, time and time again art shows us that the unexpected is the path to beauty and wonder. To me that’s excellence.

I haven’t been able to resolve the tension between having no expectations and manifesting good things. I tend to romanticize most things, so I default to thinking the best case, but that often brings disappointment.

How do others manage?

Friday vibes - sandy path in Tayrona National Park. Santa Marta, Colombia.

I realized I’m falling constantly for the bias of pressuming guilt when someone is accused (when in theory the US justice system is supposed to be the opposite).

We should keep in mind the value of “innocent until proven guilty” for all people. Not just the ones we like.

Hello! I’m a former tech salesman turned writer. For the rest of the year, I’ll be in a sabbatical and explore whims & curiosities.

I believe the most important things to learn as are the power of introspection & to unlearn associating your performance to our sense of worth & comparing ourselves.