35mm Film Photos & Family Album — I wanted to talk about connection, but it actually became a reflection on authenticity and forgiveness, I think. I started writing about what it means to truly connect to someone. And came to recognise the importance of being authentic and of being able to bring this authenticity into our relationships. Why is this important? The question, perhaps, is actually, is there another way?

35mm Film Photos, Lisbon 2020 — This week’s post was going to be about connection and authenticity, but it feels fairer to set aside my particular experience and turn the look to the outside world, that these days, excuse my french, is pretty fucked up. What are we as human beings if we cannot think past a five-year plan, past economic growth, past the power of a few or white privilege? If we cannot see how our actions are impacting not only us today, but also our future and the future of our planet and all the other living beings on it?

35mm Black & White Film Photos, Berlin — I know this much is true. It all starts with awareness, at least in my personal experience. Without awareness, we are shackled by the waves of our emotions and even more by the constant storms of our fears. Lately, I have set myself to embrace spirituality and magic as a form of trust. Trust in the Universe, in humanity and ultimately in myself. Trust that things can go well, that the things I want will come to me, eventually, if I am clear and ready to recognise them.

35mm Film Photo, Arrifana Beach, Portugal — This week I felt the need to take some distance from writing, or at least long-form writing. I gave myself an early morning swimming at the closest beach in Alges and some late morning reading in bed. This is what came out and it felt natural to put it on here, for you to read and for me to share.