Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, is well-known for helping people decide what to let go of in their homes by using joy as a guiding metric. I've found this approach valuable in other areas of my life as well. I’ve adapted one of her techniques to help me when people, situations, activities, or even books and classes start to clutter my mind with frustration. I ask myself, “Does it/they/this bring me joy?” If the answer is yes, I keep it. If the answer is no, but I st...

Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, is well-known for helping people decide what to let go of in their homes by using joy as a guiding metric. I've found this approach valuable in other areas of my life as well. I’ve adapted one of her techniques to help me when people, situations, activities, or even books and classes start to clutter my mind with frustration. I ask myself, “Does it/they/this bring me joy?” If the answer is yes, I keep it. If the answer is no, but I st...

Growth often comes from pushing boundaries. Experimenting with new techniques, mediums, or even blending traditional and modern methods c...

Growth often comes from pushing boundaries. Experimenting with new techniques, mediums, or even blending traditional and modern methods c...

Our culture’s undervaluation of the arts and critical thinking is more than an educational gap—it’s a systemic issue deeply embedded in our society. The problem starts with an education system that sidelines these subjects, treating them as non-essential compared to STEM fields. This is compounded by an economic reality where many parents are stretched thin, working multiple jobs to make ends meet. When parents, the primary influencers in a child's life, are too preoccupied, they have less op...

Our culture’s undervaluation of the arts and critical thinking is more than an educational gap—it’s a systemic issue deeply embedded in our society. The problem starts with an education system that sidelines these subjects, treating them as non-essential compared to STEM fields. This is compounded by an economic reality where many parents are stretched thin, working multiple jobs to make ends meet. When parents, the primary influencers in a child's life, are too preoccupied, they have less op...

Interdisciplinary learning isn’t just an educational concept—it’s a way of thinking that has shaped who I am. Back in high school, an art teacher opened my eyes to how art connects with other fields like math, science, and literature. That experience wasn’t just about learning; it was about seeing the world through a lens that blends creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. This approach has stuck with me. It fuels my belief that education should go beyond compartmentalized subject...

Interdisciplinary learning isn’t just an educational concept—it’s a way of thinking that has shaped who I am. Back in high school, an art teacher opened my eyes to how art connects with other fields like math, science, and literature. That experience wasn’t just about learning; it was about seeing the world through a lens that blends creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. This approach has stuck with me. It fuels my belief that education should go beyond compartmentalized subject...

This week’s Cryptoart Question of the Week sparked some deep discussion around social media’s role in supporting artists, touching on four main themes: authenticity, discoverability, storytelling, and communities. Participants explored how platforms both help and hinder artists in navigating the digital landscape, revealing diverse perspectives on balancing creativity and visibility. Authenticity suffers when artists feel pressured to use social media. @ilannnnnnnnkatin brought attention to t...

This week’s Cryptoart Question of the Week sparked some deep discussion around social media’s role in supporting artists, touching on four main themes: authenticity, discoverability, storytelling, and communities. Participants explored how platforms both help and hinder artists in navigating the digital landscape, revealing diverse perspectives on balancing creativity and visibility. Authenticity suffers when artists feel pressured to use social media. @ilannnnnnnnkatin brought attention to t...

When the urge hits to tell everyone what you’re working on, remember this: move in silence. It’s tempting to share your plans and seek va...

When the urge hits to tell everyone what you’re working on, remember this: move in silence. It’s tempting to share your plans and seek va...

In today’s oversaturated onchain marketplace, art breaks free from its medium. As our screens are inundated with content, the narrative of art creation shifts from the process to the essence it conveys. This metamorphosis brings the message to the forefront, enabling art to forge a more immediate connection with its viewers. Traditionally, digital art's meaning was tied to its medium, but in a crowded landscape, that bond weakens. The emphasis now is on impact, resonance, and engagement—valui...

In today’s oversaturated onchain marketplace, art breaks free from its medium. As our screens are inundated with content, the narrative of art creation shifts from the process to the essence it conveys. This metamorphosis brings the message to the forefront, enabling art to forge a more immediate connection with its viewers. Traditionally, digital art's meaning was tied to its medium, but in a crowded landscape, that bond weakens. The emphasis now is on impact, resonance, and engagement—valui...

It's okay to put yourself first. Selflessness sounds good in theory, but too much in practice can be detrimental to your growth. Finding ...

It's okay to put yourself first. Selflessness sounds good in theory, but too much in practice can be detrimental to your growth. Finding ...

Resistance shows up in many forms—fear, procrastination, self-doubt—and it often keeps us from doing the work that matters most. For me, ...

Resistance shows up in many forms—fear, procrastination, self-doubt—and it often keeps us from doing the work that matters most. For me, ...

We live in a world that constantly tells us to rush—rush to succeed, rush to achieve, rush to move on to the next thing. But here’s the t...

We live in a world that constantly tells us to rush—rush to succeed, rush to achieve, rush to move on to the next thing. But here’s the t...

Being motivated to change isn’t some magical force that appears when you need it most. It’s messy, elusive, and often absent when we’re trying to make real change. Here’s the hard truth: most people don’t care enough to make the changes we say we want to make. We may set goals and make plans, but when it comes down to putting in the work, we falter. If this feels like something you do, then ask yourself this: "Do I care enough to push through the discomfort? Am I willing to take that first aw...

Being motivated to change isn’t some magical force that appears when you need it most. It’s messy, elusive, and often absent when we’re trying to make real change. Here’s the hard truth: most people don’t care enough to make the changes we say we want to make. We may set goals and make plans, but when it comes down to putting in the work, we falter. If this feels like something you do, then ask yourself this: "Do I care enough to push through the discomfort? Am I willing to take that first aw...