Tag: mindfulness
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The Creativity Crisis: Escaping the Grind of False Idols in Pursuit of a More Authentic Life: You’re Doing Human Wrong pt. 2
In this thought-provoking piece, we explore the creativity crisis in today’s fast-paced world. From the deceptive allure of ‘life hacks’ to the relentless grind of the so-called ‘American Dream,’ we dissect the cultural forces shaping our pursuit of fulfillment. Join us as we delve into the importance of stepping away from these false idols and…
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Reflecting on this Semester in Game Design
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in Academia, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, fan studies, fantasy, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Graduate Research, graduate school, GSS, instructional design, interactive fiction, ngss, writingGame Design, instructional Design, and Interaction Design, all collide at the University of Missouri – Columbia. These are the reflections from my course on Game Design. Our 2023 Autumn semester draws to a close. From Portal to Resident Evil 4, analog tabletops such as Settlers of Catan to platformers like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it’s…
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“Play More, Blame Less:” Dr. Rachel Kowert Delivers Enlightening Methods for Humans to Engage with Games and Gaming at SXSW
🌟 Calling all change-makers and game enthusiasts! 🎮 Let’s rally behind Dr. Rachel Kowert’s transformative panel at SXSW2023. Her insights bridge the gap between psychology and gaming, showing us the power of video games as tools for mental wellness and creativity. 🧠🌈 Your vote can make a difference—let’s give her panel the spotlight it deserves!…
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Day 8 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu | The Tranquil Abode: Exploring Kisen’s (喜撰) Reflections in Japanese Poetry
Join us as we delve into the profound verses of Kisen, an early Heian period Buddhist monk and waka poet. Discover the significance of his tranquil abode and his reflections on the transient nature of the world. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese poetry and gain insights into the wisdom of the past.
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Flash Poem to Self: “Be confident, not sad sap, sipping quietly in corner bar:” On Writing, Cultivation, and Balancing Art/Mind.
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in Art, Author, Authors, Blogging, Culture, Flash Poem, Flash Poetry, In Another Country: Novel, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, networking, nonfiction, novels, Poem, poet, Poetry, publishing, Review, rough draft, spiritual, spontaneous combustion, success, The Outsider, the writers life, writingI will be confident — not sad sap, sipping quietly in corner bar. I will be, act, speak with intention. I will be finished, will shop my novel.
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Saint Onii-san (聖☆おにいさん). Understanding the Japanese Strategy of Syncretism
When we work as anthropologists, especially we media archaeologists, it is central to question our own interpretations as biased at best. Still, there is work to do. Through our tireless dialogues and humdrum carrying-ons there remains the work of turning lead into gold. This alchemy is anthropology. Learning to see the world for what it…