And bringing those treasures to light takes work and faith and focus and courage and hours of devotion, and the clock is ticking, and the world is spinning, and we simply do not have time anymore to think so small.— Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magicnine north bondgate
The asbestos has left the building!
The building is in a state of semi-organized chaos. But at least something is happening. Change is afoot. There’s no going back now.
Go slow to go fast…(?)
They say “go slow to go fast.” All I can say is I sure hope that’s true.
Space to breathe…
What I’m trying to achieve with this building, is to create an environment where there is: “No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.”
Plan for sailboats, not trains…
If I was in a rigid, linear, plan —> execute mindset (i.e. planning for trains), I’d almost certainly be sitting here with my head in my hands sobbing. Instead, I’m responding to the feasibility report by planning for sailboats and keeping an open mind.
Let’s collaborate!
If you’re here because you saw one of the stickers up in the windows at 9 North Bondgate, let me introduce myself.