3 Things That Expanded Me This Week: June 13th Edition
A little series of big thinkers, beautiful words, and ideas that actually make me feel something.
You know that feeling when you read something and it actually lands? Like it opens a little window in your brain or makes you sit back and go, “Whoa”?
That’s what this series is about.
I’ve noticed how much of my own digital consumption had become... well, kind of numbing.
So this is my way of being more intentional.
More curious.
More awake.
Every so often, I’ll send you a handful of things—articles, Substack posts, podcasts, ideas—that have stretched my thinking, stirred my creativity, or just made me feel a little more here. Stuff that’s worth more than a 30-second scroll.
Think of it as a tiny treasure trove of good brain food.
Hope something in here opens something in you, too.
#1 - 5 Incredible Sculptures You’ve (Probably) Never Seen
Since moving to New York, I’ve become so much more aware of the art that surrounds me—on sidewalks, in parks, tucked into unexpected corners of the city. I’ve been craving more beauty, more awe, more encounters with the ineffable.
But truthfully? I still don’t always feel “cultured enough” to confidently analyze art. That’s why I loved this piece—it made these sculptures feel accessible, offering bite-sized wisdom that helped me feel the art rather than just observe it.
A beautiful reminder that you don’t need to “know” art to be moved by it.
2. Every Day Upon Waking
By Erin Gilmore
Erin is my favorite yoga teacher and took her classes religiously when I lived in San Francisco. (Hi Erin, I miss you always.)
Her writing is like breathwork on a page—raw, rhythmic, and so full of truth it makes you pause. This piece is about what it means to wake up with both awareness of the holy path and the ache of being human.
She gives voice to that space between spirit and self-sabotage, between knowing better and still hurting. It’s vulnerable and poetic and reminds you that you're not alone in your messiness.
3. How to Write Well
By The Culturist
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how to become a better writer—clearer, sharper, more resonant. This post was full of smart, to-the-point takeaways that helped me reflect not just on writing, but on communicating with more intention in general.
One of my favorite lines:
“To write well, you must write in service of the reader—not your ego.”
Oof. A good gut-check and guiding star for all of us trying to turn thought into impact.
👋 That’s a wrap on this round of expandy things this week.
If something here lit a spark, cracked you open, or made your brain do a happy little somersault—hit reply and tell me. I’m nosy (in the best way) and love knowing what lands.
And if you find something that expands you, don’t keep it to yourself—send it my way so I can fall down the rabbit hole, too.