#tds2866 Are you aware of your most annoying digital habits?

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‘Professional organizers Susan Borax and Heather Knittel say digital clutter is another thing they encounter on top of people’s everyday residential clutter : “[Digital devices] serve multiple purposes like entertainment, work tools and a means to connect with friends and family. If too many hours are devoted to social media or surfing, then other important… Read more »

#tds2865 Arrest your attention

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“I feel that art has something to do with the achievement of stillness in the midst of chaos. A stillness which characterizes prayer, too, and the eye of the storm. I think that art has something to do with an arrest of attention in the midst of distraction.” ― Saul Bellow Today, find a way… Read more »

#tds2864 The absence of lack

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“Theres no true free time when you carry a smartphone. Todays rarest commodity is the chance to be alone with your own thoughts.” Michael Harris How might you embed lack in your day today? Digital lack that is. Not checking Facebook for a day? Or Twitter? Or go for a walk without your smartphone? Go… Read more »

#tds2863 103 bits

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“Today is my birthday. I turn 70. I’ve learned a few things so far that might be helpful to others. For the past few years, I’ve jotted down bits of unsolicited advice each year and much to my surprise I have more to add this year. So here is my birthday gift to you all:… Read more »

#tds2862 We are like the tinkle of a tiny bell

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“…[Each] world has a song that is begun with the first life on a world, a song that sounds within the world to foster life and variation. All living creatures are a part of the song which shall be sung forever, until the last star goes out…[But] sometimes living creatures do not wish to be… Read more »

#tds2861 What great listeners know

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Today take time to see the animation, make some notes about which of these things a good friend might say you need to practice most. Take the day to practise. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds2861

#tds2860 Attention Hog

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  BFA Thesis Film by Jessica Labut (2020) | Cleveland Institute of Art Afraid of losing their spot as the farmer’s favorite, an arrogant cow tries to get rid of the new piglet hogging all of his attention. “The extremes of comedic animation can bring levity to complex and upsetting situations.” – Jessica Labut  … Read more »

#tds2859 Happiness

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From the blurb: “The story of a rodent’s unrelenting quest for happiness and fulfilment.” Yes, there is a catch. You may find it a little obvious, but we think it is worth the 5 minutes. It reminded us to see beyond the obvious and made us take a critical look at the choices we are… Read more »