I once heard that empathy is best delivered through humor. Humor tends to lower barriers to difficult conversations and intimate … More
Author: Shelton
Listener and Designer. Janitor and founder of EmpathyLab.io
overwait
over – forward beyond an edge or brink and often down wait – to stay in place in expectation of … More
finished vs done
All projects have steps. Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, brain surgery, and creating a blog post like this. … More
if you wait…
invest in your soul
if the thing that energizes your soul starts to drive people away,invest in your soul. bash.
one place, one me
for the longest time i’ve really disliked the fact that i am forced to present myself in different social communities. … More
intimacy + empathy
Intimacy starts with empathy.Empathy with self,and then empathy with others. Intimacy creates incredible connections and experiences. While we tend to … More
Be responsible
“Each of us is responsible for the energy we bring into the room.” This is on the door to my … More
44th Birthday marathon
(draft, written on my phone, in bed.) On February 2nd, 2024, I turned 44 years old. I love the age … More
Job is a job…
My wife said that my job was fun. I told her no, “My job is a job, I’m fun.” Dave … More
Hello, I am Shelton. 