Hello again.
I haven't written in a while as I wasn't in the mood to share; such periods come and go. But now, I feel myself opening up again.
I've also been working on a new project. I plan to offer talks at companies and institutions about my experiences and why I'm optimistic about the future. I've done this a few times before. It always went well, until the last time when I was heartbroken, burned out, and depressed. But that feels like a distant past; I feel rejuvenated today. I look forward to interacting with diverse groups of people and hearing their perspectives on carefully chosen topics.
I plan to watch Eurovision for the first time in over thirty years. I appreciate that many are protesting the war in Gaza by sacrificing the joy that comes with Eurovision. A sacrifice to the gods to end the suffering that affects us all. However, watching it has been a pain for me all these years. My Achilles' heel is that I often get Eurovision songs stuck in my head. They echo in my mind for weeks, even months, disrupting the thoughts I cultivate and follow in life.
Portugal was an enchanting journey. I had powerful interactions with the people who joined me. Several lives were noticeably changed during this time. I worked on ideas and on myself. I'll post some pictures somewhere.
I recorded the first podcast of the Reykjavik Roundtable. Pilot episode #1. We'll do a few and see how it goes. It will be about the situation in Iceland.
What else to say. I'm lucky to be alive. Grateful to be Icelandic. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. It'll work out. #42 #brassiart