“One should be light like a bird, and not like a feather.” - Paul Valéry One useful idea every Wednesday morning, usually an essay, but sometimes an interview. Most of the ideas will explore how to grow lighter and freer, like a bird, by gently cutting ourselves free. Many will be rooted in secular Buddhism, and everything that interests me: truth, love, books, creative sources, ego, friendship, raising boys, art, hard bop jazz, the mountains, meditation retreats, wealth, narcissism, solitude and addiction. Latest creative projects always at jechadwick.com Please join us, share and of course give feedback. likeabird.substack.com