Did you know that spaghetti has Adultitis-fighting superpowers? As long as you keep it off of plates, that is. đ This is one of the more polarizing ideas I've ever shared in any of my speaking programs. The thought of eating a spaghetti dinner sans plates either causes people to roll their eyes in disgust or exuberantly start planning when to do it.Those who are hesitant are mostly concerned about the spectacular mess they imagine will be created. Granted, this is not a Martha Stewart-approved event, but itâs not as bad as you might think. Some have their fears alleviated when we suggest …
How to Thrive No Matter What | Escape Adulthood Live #1
On this weekâs show, the first episode of Escape Adulthood LIVE, weâre talking about eating like barbarians, the hidden life of weeds, and how to thrive no matter what life throws your way. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, youâll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! âď¸ đş đˇ đĽ New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.đ¨Get …
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Why I Hope Things Don’t Get Back to Normal
It seems we are all yearning for a return to normal. I know what people mean when they say it â I say it myself, and what we have, right now, is not normal. But in truth, I really donât want to return to normal.As we inch slowly closer to a resolution of this crisis, it might be worth asking a question that was posed when the shelter-in-place guidelines began: What is essential? Weâve been given a gift. This pause has been an unprecedented (anyone up for making that the official word of 2020?) opportunity to examine our lives and our society with a new perspective.For example, are all of …
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Looking for Answers
âLooking For Orcasâ by Jason Kotecki. 30 x 24. Oil on canvas.Original is SOLD. Prints and canvas reproductions available here. This is an adapted excerpt from A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything, which is currently available as a free download. I made a few tweaks here to address our current situation. Iâve heard that God always answers prayers. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes, he says yes in ways that seem like a no. During a family vacation in the Pacific Northwest a few years ago, one of the things I wanted to see was an orca. We heard …
Cara Tracy, April 2020 Adultitis Fighter of the Month
An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. Cara Tracy is a ray of sunshine, a light of joy in the world. She embodies whimsy, wonder, and wisdom as she intentionally surrounds herself with tools and practices that bring about peace and playfulness. All of …
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Cool Things Everywhere
One of my favorite parts of being a parent is showing my kids cool things and watching their eyes light up: Let me show you how to make this drawing look even more realistic. Wait 'till you see this tiger up close. You are not going to believe this thing called the ocean. Watch what happens when we heat up these popcorn kernels...Just last week, we watched The Wizard of Oz. My oldest had seen it, but it was brand new to the two littles. What a delight it was to see it through their eyes, with each bend on the yellow brick road leading to something new to marvel at. When weâre young, itâs easy …
Lessons from a Wookie on Dealing with a Crisis
"Hipster Chewie" by Jason Kotecki. Oil on canvas.Original and Limited Edition prints available. I am a Star Wars nerd. Forgive me for my digression into Star Wars history, but I promise I have a point.When we first see Chewbacca, the Wookie, he is a helper. He is fighting in the Clone Wars and helping Jedi Master Yoda escape from the clone troopers trying to kill him.Somewhere along the way, he gets captured by the Empire and is locked away in a dark and muddy dungeon. His future looks bleak. This is where he meets Han Solo for the first time. He initially sees Han as an adversary, and …
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Hope Is Never Lost
"Hope in the Darkness" by Jason Kotecki. Original is SOLD. Prints available. I just finished up this painting while my family and I continue to practice social distancing, cooped up together at home. Being in the studio has been a wonderful way for me to unplug for a bit and lose myself in act of creation. I have so many ideas bubbling up right now! The original idea for this one has been sitting in my sketchbook for years, inspired by the song "Ghosts That We Knew" by Mumford & Sons. I revisited the idea during this crisis, as it seems to be a perfect message for the time. So …
Coronavirus vs. Your Imagination
"The Night Light" by Jason Kotecki This is an adapted excerpt from A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything, which is currently available as a free download. I made a few tweaks here to fit our current situation, and it goes quite nicely with the recent Coffee with Kim & Jason episode on faith. When you were a child, were you ever afraid of the dark? I sure was. From horns and hair to scabs and skeletons, thinking about what lurked among the shadows was an all-you-can-eat buffet for my imagination.I might not have made it through childhood …
Scott Ginsberg, March 2020 Adultitis Fighter of the Month
An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. One thing that makes Scott Ginsberg stand out as a remarkable Adultitis Fighter is his proclivity for tinkering. The mark of an expert tinkerer is to try things and let go of the outcome. Easier said than done, …
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