— Journal
Disconnect to Reconnect
September 28, 2025
A Sunday at a wildlife reserve — phone on airplane mode, sun on my face, napping in a tree. Simple, natural moments carry so much value.
I spent most of Sunday at a wildlife reserve I love - phone on airplane mode, just using it for photos and video. It reminded me how much better the day feels when you're not glued to politics, relationships, Bitcoin, or whatever else the feed is throwing at you.
Being in the sun, listening to the wind through the trees, watching butterflies, even napping up in a tree - it's all I want to do sometimes. Simple, natural moments carry so much value.
I wish more people experienced this. I think we'd be living in a better world if we did. Maybe Bitcoin helps with that - giving people back the time to step away and just be.
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