Someone From The Past, Fahrelnissa Zeid, 1980

I put this up because I think it's good! and also because it compares to the one before this in the sense that the person in this one is almost distorted in the opposite way, where they are hidden under layers of arbitrary socialization? I don't know if that really makes sense but that is what my head is doing with this stuff right now. The other one exposes the free animal sense experience of a child and this is like the same level of exposure of a socially limited and well-trained adult of the same species. Ok enough out of me, good day to you all

#art #weird #sophisticated #context #reality #existence #experience #alive #human #doneUp #princess

A desktop made for one

https://isene.org/2026/05/Audience-of-One.html

#HackerNews #desktop #design #minimalist #personal #computing #user #experience

Southwest Headquarters Tour

https://katherinemichel.github.io/blog/travel/southwest-headquarters-tour-2026.html

#HackerNews #Southwest #Airlines #Tour #Travel #Experience #Headquarters

For thirty years I programmed with Phish on, every day

https://christophermeiklejohn.com/ai/personal/phish/flow/agents/2026/05/03/rift.html

#HackerNews #Phish #Programming #Flow #Music #Experience #Coding #Journey

Mercedes-Benz commits to bringing back physical buttons

https://www.drive.com.au/news/mercedes-benz-commits-to-bringing-back-phycial-buttons/

#HackerNews #Mercedes-Benz #physical #buttons #automotive #design #car #technology #user #experience

A 2-Minute Reset For Overwhelm

I frequently discuss the mental and physical toll that our current way of life takes on us. Our bodies and minds do not down-regulate; we are trapped in an evolutionary cycle, unable to keep pace with the rapid speed of modern life. The relentless pace of technological advancement and constant connectivity heightens this burden, creating an unending barrage of information and demands for our attention. There is too much stimulation and too much instant gratification, which leads to an overwhelming psychological toll; it feels as if we are constantly being pulled in multiple directions.

Finding Anchors

But how do we break this cycle? We need to cultivate patience, which is perhaps the biggest challenge of all. In a world that prioritizes instant gratification, our patience has diminished, and seeking immediate relief has become our primary goal. However, we must learn to embrace slowness and steadiness, relying on the anchors of our existence. These anchors are your breath and your heartbeat—constants that are unchanging and unwavering, with you at all times.

Resilience

By developing practices of calmness and mindfulness, we empower ourselves to tap into these anchors. This enables us to rise above the chaos during stressful moments, restoring our sense of grounded empathy and fostering deeper connections with ourselves and others. Embracing this journey is essential; not only does it enhance our resilience, but it also deepens our understanding of what it truly means to live a fulfilled life in harmony with our natural rhythms.

Remember to start small and be gentle with yourself. Take a moment to connect with your breath and feel your heartbeat. As you learn to recognize your patterns, you can discover simple practices that help you return to your true self. Try this new, quick grounding reset during stressful moments; it can be a comforting anchor in the chaos.

This brief, two-minute practice helps your body shift out of tension and into ease with slow breathing and simple cues to soften the body. You’ll gently down-regulate your nervous system without effort. It’s a quick grounding reset for moments of stress, overwhelm, or emotional heaviness-a small pause that helps you return to yourself.

Namaste.