The Surrealist movement of the early 20th century sought to channel the unconscious as a means to unlock the power of the imagination. One of these techniques was known as automation, or “the absence of any control exercised by reason.” To achieve automation, Surrealists used an exercise known as Exquisite Corpse, creating collaborative poems and works of art composed of pieced-together words and images. The Blackwing 54 pays tribute to surrealism and creative exercises that force us to look beyond our narrow personal perspective. They designed this pencil using Exquisite Corpse. See the new Volume 54 now.
Whatismindfulness? Mindfulness is focusing your attention, with purpose, without judgment. Why would you want to do this? Because it immediately begins to lower your heart rate and put you in the present moment. We don’t have yesterday anymore, today isn’t here yet. All we have is the here and now. Make the most of it. Who are you with? What are you doing? Think about how you can get more out of life. Feel better and enjoy life. For the entire month of March, we will be sharing inspiration each day to remind you to keep in touch with yourself and with others.
