Observations

What a walk with purpose looks like: small experiments in moving thoughtfully

Dec 02, 2025 • by Élise Laurent

I used to think of walking as the default transit mode: a neutral, functional way to get from A to B. Lately I've been experimenting with a different idea — walking with purpose, not in the sense of a destination-oriented mission, but as a deliberate practice that reshapes attention, mood and...

Can a visit to a quiet museum reset the way you see everyday objects

Dec 02, 2025 • by Élise Laurent

I recently spent an afternoon in a small, quiet museum that had no blockbuster exhibition, no flashy installations, and only a handful of visitors. I went intending to pass the time, to be polite to a friend who had persuaded me to join them, and to enjoy the soft light that always seems to fall...