🌸 The Flower and Flame of Memorial Day
Honoring sacrifice with service, one wilting flower, one spreading flame at a time.
Ryan Pavel
👇 The Unfolding Experience of Now
On being and experiencing the great unfolding.
🤫 AI Lies — Surprise!
Use the models, yes, but beware that no matter how large their language, their preference of using the smallest effort can lead to deceitful outcomes.
🔄 To read, to write, to discuss...to think!
A reflection of the reasons to read, write, and discuss, all in service of deepening our capacity to truly, unmistakably think.
🍎 5.5 Hours in NYC
A focused trip helps me understand the impact I'm capable of and reminds me of the cost of moving quickly
🧭 Directionally Correct
In moments of overwhelm, we'd do well to not only pause, but to objectively question if we're heading in the right direction. And if we're not, we'd do even better to adjust. Quickly.
🧠 In Defense of Introspection
The reflective connections made between where one was and where they are now inform where one goes next. Don't let billionaires convince you otherwise
💁♂️ Life is Yes
Saying "no" creates the possibility of "yes," but discerning which to say isn't always easy. To get there, we have to explore the value of each option, and then...jump.
⛔ Life is Temporary
Life will, eventually, end. Fully facing up to that fact and all its implications can help us find meaning now, while we still have time to live that meaning out.
🎉 A Moment, a Celebration
In the Year of Focus, I'm leaning into moments that command attention, even when I didn't expect them to.