Sunday Souvenirs // 9

The winds have shifted, friend!

The past few weeks, I've taken time to step back and reset my sails for the rest of the year. It's safe to say that none of us are where we thought we would be at this point in the year. But we keep pushing ahead, adapting, adjusting, and learning.

There's a Zen Buddhist koan that has been on my heart a lot lately:

Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.
After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.

The work doesn't stop. Not ever. Not because you think you've had a "breakthrough" and not because you get bored of it. 

I also call this "rowing the boat." It's easy to cruise along towards your dream life when the wind is at your back, when people are applauding you and inviting you to participate. It's more difficult to keep working towards that golden future when the motivation won't come, or when the emails go unanswered. But when the sails won't fill, we row the boat.

This week, the winds have changed and I've got some big things on the horizon. Folks who receive my newsletter have gotten a preview of some of those projects - subscribe today so you don’t miss out on future announcements!

xx,
Callahan

LISTEN

Weekly Playlist No. 12 - feeling that sticky southern summer heat (Spotify)

THIS LAND podcast - the backstory and updates on the SCOTUS decision on Muskogee Creek tribal land rights in Oklahoma. Indigenous rights are a very important issue to me, and this is a great podcast offering context and excellent storytelling. (Spotify)

WATCH

- Footage of 1913 Japan that has been edited and retouched to make it feel less "old-timey" (Youtube)

- Also from Japan: a theme park has banned screaming on rollercoasters to reduce virus spread and these two execs proved it can be done. "Scream inside your heart" might be the new slogan for the Year 2020. (YouTube)

READ

Have you watched Hamilton yet? Whether you know every word on the soundtrack, or are uncomfortable with the format, watching the performance is a totally different experience. (Vox)

Don't consider yourself "outdoorsy?" How to learn to love camping since that's basically all we're doing for a while (ManRepeller)

Speaking of camping, I've got a trip report and a change of plans (or three) for you on the blog. Read more >>

LEARN

Does your inspiration needs a kick in the pants?
Are you eager to reconnect with your creative center?
Next Saturday, I'm going to be leading the first in a series of FREE workshops moving through the Unbridled Creative Workbook (get it here!) We'll dive deep into each segment and explore how to cultivate creative resilience. 

First up: #1 KEEP MOVING - we’ll do some mind-body connection and try to get the juices flowing.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Click here to save your seat!