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.
AI Creative Process
Then: July 18- 24, 2016
This week I felt like putting a voice over on the week of 2016!
Now: July 15-21, 2024
As an experiment, I’ve used chatGPT as a copilot to guide me into shaping this week’s entry.
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This week has been all about levelling up—whether it’s treating myself to a bit of pampering, hitting professional milestones, or diving deeper into my spiritual journey. Let’s dive into the highlights and celebrate the little victories together!
Reconnecting with Self-Care
This week, I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure, and wow, did it make me feel special. It took me back to my Dubai days in 2016, when visiting the salon every few weeks was my little ritual. That always left me feeling polished and uplifted.
Reflecting on self-care, I realized that while washing my hair is a must, getting my nails done is a treat. There’s something so nurturing about letting someone else take care of these tasks; it turns self-care into an indulgence that makes me feel cherished.
Professional Milestones
This week, I got to dive into a workshop at the IDEO Design office. Revisiting the office brought back all that vibrant energy from my collaboration with IDEO in 2018. It was pure inspiration.
The creative vibe at IDEO helped me shift from a scarcity mindset to thinking big. Despite being only two weeks into my new job, I felt that added real value to the workshop. My team trusted my expertise and let me shape things my way. In just two and a half days, we designed a blueprint for a pilot project set to launch soon. Major win!
Spiritual Growth
For the past year and a half, shamanic ceremonies have been a game-changer for me. They’ve opened my eyes to my own gifts in healing and energy work. This realization has been powerful and has driven me to explore shamanism deeper.
I recently got a shamanic drum and signed up for an entry-level course soon. I’m excited to practice with my drum and share my drumming with my yoga community. My yoga teacher is on board, and I’m looking to join a local drum circle. Drumming is my new way to navigate transformations and keep growing spiritually.
Exploring New Possibilities
I’ve been dealing with a hairdresser dilemma that’s taken a lot of my energy. A botched balayage left me feeling frustrated. After trying to get it fixed, I decided it’s time for a change. I’ve been scouting new stylists, reading reviews, and feeling excited about finding a new style. I need a hairstyle that’s easy to manage and boosts my confidence. Fingers crossed!
Social Connections
This week, an Oracle card reading gave me the “Collaboration of Souls” card. It’s about finding your people and having uplifting conversations. Right now, I’m longing for more inspiring chats. I want to connect with people who think big and have heart-centered conversations.
I’m setting the intention to attract these individuals into my life. No concrete plan yet, but I’m staying open and intentional about upgrading my social circle naturally.
Celebrating Progress
Lastly, a little celebration: my recent visit to the dental hygienist. Until recently, my gums were in bad shape. But six months of diligent care later, they’ve fully recovered! It’s a huge milestone, showing that with dedication, real progress is possible. Here’s to healthier habits and celebrating the wins!
AI generated image to accompany the blog:
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Companion Links: Extend Your Journey
- Continuing on the theme of the AI powered creative process, I created this song to call in the light within each of us:
- Learn more about the AI powered creative process through this fascinating demonstration from creative director and composer Manon Dave (40min)
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