Welcome to the Human Prototype blog, a space where the past and present converge to showcase the evolution of a life in progress. Inspired by my TEDx talk, "I am a Prototype," this blog is part of a broader journey of transformation through journaling, capturing the essence of living as a perpetual prototype. Each week, during 2024, I reviewed my archives from 2016, contrasting journal scans filled with drawings against the backdrop of my current experiences.
Upgrades
Then: July 11- 17, 2016
That was quite an interesting week with a full range of action. From having the flu and staying in bed, to a 1pm -1am party starting at the 5-star Ritz Carlton hotel to a minus 5-star location, adequately called “rock bottom” lol.
It looks like this left very little energy to draw any intricate details for that week.
Now: July 8-14, 2024
This week I’m talking about upgrades and how, with my job switch, I’ve come to realize that my ability to upgrade various facets of my life was actually always within reach.
In previous weeks, I joked about how I upgraded my tomatoes to the “Tesco’s Finest” category but this change affected me a little deeper than I anticipated.
And so my invitation to you is to reflect, look around (and inside), and evaluate what upgrades you can already activate to make your life easier, tastier, healthier…and achieve whatever goals you may have.
My next upgrade…could we manifest something for my dating life?
Listen to my solo podcast rumination to hear more about “Tesco’s Finest” tomatoes’ impact in my life 😄
Companion Links: Extend Your Journey
- This short video provides good prompts to get started with life upgrades (9min)
- Upgrade your creative and artistic skills with this fascinating demonstration from creative director and composer Manon Dave on how to create ads and music using AI tools (40min)
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Together, let's embrace the beauty of becoming, the intrigue of what was, and the promise of what is yet to come.
