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Author: Shelton
Listener and Designer. Janitor and founder of EmpathyLab.io
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
brain and body + get what you need
My brain and body can work beautifully together as long as I set them up for success. Regardless of my … More
slow assess
No, not slow jack ‘assess’ as in donkeys. Slow and make assessments is what I meant. I wanted to write … More
2 + 2 = Yellow
It was night and I stood in the small living room of our duplex apartment crying, frustrated, and confused. I … More
Connections
To be connected is to be linked, to be tethered to something else in a way that transcends the physics … More
Hello, I am Shelton. 