Charlie’s Journal

A Companion’s Guide to Staying Present for the (Lunar) New Year
Charlie Levine Charlie Levine

A Companion’s Guide to Staying Present for the (Lunar) New Year

The biggest challenge is to be present. I’m confident I’m not the only one who ruminates incessantly. The human mind hardly ever keeps still, and while it’s a valuable faculty we ought to occasionally throw a bone – keep it occupied with something more or less productive – I do believe it should be interrupted on a regular basis. And, you know, I can help with that.

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On Neophilia, Deepening and Making God Laugh
Charlie Levine Charlie Levine

On Neophilia, Deepening and Making God Laugh

Did you know you can categorize animals by their attraction or aversion to newness? Neophilia, the love of novelty, is a measure of curiosity, adaptability, and the capacity to thrive in changing environments. Neophiles are drawn to new experiences, quick to embrace learning, and often playful risk-takers.

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