The Matchbook | 8.19.22

Little Bits Of Light

Aug 19, 2022

Oooh baby, another little slew of links for your random viewing pleasure. What’s not to love? Also, totally gonna make shirts of the little logo above. Cause it’s awesome. And you’re awesome too.

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Here’s the scoop, kids:

Sticking With Meditation - Here’s some actual science on not just saying you’re going to meditate, but sticking with it. Let’s face it, we all need a hell of a lot more mindfulness, and sticking with it is tough. Here’s help.
The Power of Silence in a Deafening World - There’s more noise, in more ways, and it’s killing our focus, and in that, our joy. Rad read, and a really great reminder that of all things, cultivating silence is a skill of vital importance.
What Is Slow Living? - Slow living, and by now you’re probably seeing a theme in today’s Matchbook, is just about that…slowing down. This read goes into the roots of the movement, and why it matters.
What You Think Matters…Doesn’t - We all get bogged down and lost thinking a whole lot of things matter that truly, TRULY don’t. I had a beautiful conversation with my friend, neighbor, and life mentor (he probably doesn’t know he is this but he is in a lot of ways) Tim yesterday that spoke about things just like this. Beautiful chat with a wonderful man. Read this article.
Bear Grylls Top Survival Tips - In a COMPLETELY unrelated bit of radness, here’s Bear Grylls top survival tips should you ever find yourself needing surviving. The dude knows his stuff, no matter how scripted some of his television antics may be.
NEW CHASERS OF THE LIGHT MERCH! - That’s right peeps, we designed a few new t-shirts, hoodies, and the like for your rad wearing needs. (I’m working on a Signal Fire shirt, and I do have a question I hope you’ll answer in the comments below: If I were to make a Signal Fire shirt, would you want it to be the flame logo big, the flame logo small, the hand holding the torch flame logo, or what would you want? Small on the chest logo, big on the back logo, or what? I wanna make what you like. Maybe I’ll mock up some options and the winning one I’ll make. Anyway, in the meantime, here’s some amazing Chasers of the Light stuff with the lightning bolt and all! Gobble them up while still available!