Room

How do new ideas materialize? Every few months, I run around the study, clearing surfaces, making piles, and sorting shelves. I do this until the room is clear. Now a new project has space to evolve.

Carving this space comes with guilt. Why is this? Tearing ourselves away from the digital slot machine is designed to feel difficult. We are not in control. Do you ever want to delete all the notifications? You didn’t make those tasks, someone else did. Go ahead, hit silent. Throw something away, or even better, up-cycle it if it’s taking up the room. Now you are reclaiming the room. And now your ideas have space to materialize.