Above my desk, I have a home-made bulletin board type thing that I made out of an old piece of masonite board with huge industrial sized rubber bands on it. All kinds of scraps I have deemed precious remain pinned to the board beneath the rubber bands. Over the past week, it's been falling apart as the very old rubber bands have finally snapped, one by one. I find it curious that, after all these years, the rubber bands decide to go within days of each other. Perhaps rubber bands have a more finite life than we ever knew.

In any event, every day I find scattered on my desk the previously posted (and completely neglected) scraps that have fallen due to the rubber band's tragedy. As someone who believes that it's important to pay attention to that which the creative energies of the universe put in your path, I've found it quite interesting to see what awaits me each day.

Today, upon my desk, sat the following list; a modest collection of thoughts by designer Stefan Sagmeister, entitled "Things I have Learned". I love this list for its simplicity and authenticity. What with all the uncertaintity today, we tend to let fear and worry carry us away. Why not, instead, take a moment to breathe, re-calibrate and find our authentic selves. We might go through some tough times, but hey, we're all going to be ok. I hope this strikes a chord of 'chill' for you too.

Things I have Learned by Stefan Sagmeister

* Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.
* Thinking life will be better in the future is stupid, I have to live now.
* Being not truthful works against me.
* Helping other people helps me.
* Organizing a charity group is surprisingly easy.
* Everything I do always comes back to me.
* Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
* Over time I get used to everything and start taking it for granted.
* Money does not make me happy.
* Traveling alone is helpful for a new perspective on life.
* Assuming is stifling.
* Keeping a diary supports my personal development.
* Trying to look good limits my life.
* Worrying solves nothing.
* Material luxuries are best enjoyed in small doeses.
* Having guts always works out for me.