Hey Reader,

I want my newsletters to spark ideas. But I also want them to be easy to digest. From now on, I’ll be focusing on two things only:

1. a weekly theme interwoven with personal stories and overlooked ideas and
2. a thoughtful intention for the upcoming week to be taken up in the following week’s theme.

Reply to let me know how you like those changes.

Unscheduled Time

The one hour delay from Deutsche Bahn hardly surprised me when I traveled to Berlin. But the looming uncertainty of arriving at a different place kept me tense.

My body signaled me to act. In the past, I tended to react by making detailed plans. While rushing towards a sense of security might have alleviated the initial discomfort, it avoided understanding and responding to the underlying issue.

This time, I embraced the discomfort when I walked out of the busy train station into the sunny streets. I followed a rough direction along the river in the city I had left 2.5 years ago. Slowly my tension eased up and I felt present.

Letting go off expectations, I opened myself up to the immediate surroundings, discovering interesting forms and patterns.

Eventually, my long walk came to an end. Beyond adding a sense of discovery in my day-to-day life, I found enjoyment. Having had unscheduled time was well worth it.

Serendipity is tricky. You need to be willing to embrace it before you know what you get. But if you are willing to do so, you might find yourself enjoying the journey along the way.

Life is Fleeting

Recently, I've sensed a strong urgency. I feel life is fleeting. Each decision seems much more significant. How do I want to spend my time? This week I intend to cherish my family on a trip to Denmark.

Thanks for reading and until next week,

Jesse