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    A Blimp from the Blue: Using The Kishōtenketsu Story Structure as an Antidote to the Hero’s Journey (with Kendra Patterson)

    The hero's journey underpins a lot of storytelling. But is it all we have? No. Kishōtenketsu is the antidote to its toxicity.
    apmort
    Andy Wed July 17, 2024

    What About The Other Characters In The Hero’s Journey?

    I often think about the other characters in stories. The ones who aren’t the key players, heroes, or villains. In fact, I am sometimes so…

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    Andy Sun July 14, 2024
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    Creative Ways To Start and Maintain a Journal Practice (With Mandy Thompson)

    Many people describe their journaling practice as a keystone ritual in life. But what’s the point of it? Is it worth it? What are the…

    apmort
    Andy Fri June 21, 2024

    Be Tired With Me – Finding Rest in Achievement Society

    I don’t want to be tired of you. I want to be tired with you. “Thus we sat—in my recollection always out of doors in…

    apmort
    Andy Tue April 2, 2024
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    Creating Community For Co-Regulation

    We cannot experience a truly regulated nervous system if we never experience social engagement with other living beings.
    apmort
    Andy Tue April 2, 2024

    Pitch Correction, Perfectionism, and Human Creativity

    Technology scrapes off imperfections, removes mistakes, and conceals blemishes. It can add or remove elements in a photograph, pitch correct music, and give the impression…

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    Andy Mon April 1, 2024
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    Caring For The Nervous System

    By looking at what is currently inside our circle (the activities and environments that nourish our nervous system), we can deepen those practices.
    apmort
    Andy Tue March 26, 2024

    Creative Ways To Spend Time in Nature

    It’s common to hear suggestions such as “spend time in nature” or “get out into nature” to improve our well-being. We instinctively know that being…

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    Andy Sun March 24, 2024
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    Self-Transcendent Experiences and the Nervous System

    Transcendence is when we feel connected as a small part of something bigger and a contributor to the way things are (and could become).
    apmort
    Andy Mon March 18, 2024

    Are There Strangers in Your Gondola?

    Have you ever had a tranquil moment trampled on by strangers? We’ve been exploring the phrase “I’m a hole, I’m not alone” as a creative…

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    Andy Sun March 17, 2024
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