Astro Joe Garcia

The work now is simple: hear the rain, feel the breath, tell the truth. #GenX #Authenticity #Mindfulness

Well it all worked out!

Turning older? Pause long enough to feel it. Missing someone? Let gratitude fill the space. #GenX #Mindfulness #ArtOfLiving

A quiet cup of coffee can be the most creative act of the day. #GenX #Mindfulness #CreativeLife

Catch the Ball First What a Dropped Pass, a Soul Classic, and Being on Stage Can Teach Us About Presence

What can a dropped pass, a soul classic, and being on stage teach us about truly being present? Dive into the art of presence and the creative journey in my latest essay, Catch the Ball First. Read here: houstonhangout.substack.com/p/catch-the-... #creativity #Presence

We’ve seen both analog and algorithm. The best art still comes from human pause, not machine push. #GenX #CreativeLife #Existentialism

Every thought is a sketch; stillness fills in the color. #GenX #Mindfulness #Creativity

Becoming Light What purgatory, consciousness, and the speed of light might tell us about eternity

Time, eternity, and the soul...are they more connected than we think? Explore cosmic questions and spiritual reflections in my new post, "Becoming Light." Share your thoughts! #Consciousness #Philosophy
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Growth is messy. Reflection is hard. That’s how you know it’s real. #GenX #Philosophy #CreativeLife

Each day offers a blank page, not a finish line. #CreativeLife #GenX #Reflection

Simplicity is not emptiness. It’s clarity earned through experience. #GenX #Mindfulness #CreativeLife

Conscious living is the art of being awake in the ordinary. Mindfulness is where growth, gratitude, and clarity begin. #GenX #Mindfulness #LivedExperience

Mindfulness is noticing what is, then choosing what matters with gratitude. #GenX #Gratitude #Philosophy

Beans in Chili and Love on a Sunday A look at Rich O Toole’s music, Twitter personality, and lessons in slowing down

Rich O'Toole is a "journey artist" whose music honors the process. I break down his authenticity, the simple beauty of "Love On A Sunday," and get hyped for his new album, "God Is A Gentleman" (out 11/21)! @RichOToole houstonhangout.substack.com/p/beans-in-c... #TexasMusic #CountryMusic

Possible, but highly unlikely.

True creativity is born in open perspective, never in closed certainty. #GenX #CreativeLife #Philosophy

Honoring Their Service: Why Every Day is Veterans Day A reflection on the lasting sacrifices of our veterans and the duty we have to support them in every season of life.

The "real battle" for many veterans begins after they return home. Let's make their well-being a year-round priority by advocating for better healthcare and resources. Read more on honoring their sacrifice: houstonhangout.substack.com/p/honoring-t... #VeteransDay #VeteranSupport

Perfection never built anything lasting. Curiosity did. #GenX #Creativity #Philosophy

The Cost of Holding On What Sunk Cost Bias Teaches Us About Creative Growth and Honest Choices

Sometimes the comfort of familiarity keeps us trapped in old stories. Sunk cost bias tricks us into thinking walking away means failure. Dive into the psychology behind it here: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh... #SunkCostBias #DecisionMaking #MentalHealth #LettingGo #MindsetShift

We made mixtapes with meaning. Now we make moments the same way. #GenX #Creativity #MindfulLiving

We looked outward for meaning. Now we find it in the morning light and unfinished thoughts. #GenX #Mindfulness #Gratitude

Gratitude ages well. Regret doesn’t. #GenX #MindfulLiving #Existentialism

Making something real matters more than making it perfect. #GenX #Authenticity #CreativeFlow

I Thought I Knew, But I Didn’t From mindfulness to music, how taking time to learn shifted everything I thought I knew.

What if the things you thought were certain aren’t? My latest post explores the unexpected twists in what we ‘know.’ Join the conversation with Houston Hangout: open.substack.com/pub/houstonh... #HoustonLife #SubstackReaders

Sometimes reflection is more productive than another to-do list. #GenX #Gratitude #MindfulLiving

The Song I Almost Heard What Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive” Taught Me About Timing, Memory, and the Long Road

“Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it’s not for days.” New on Houston Hangout: the creative journey, memories of 1987, and Bon Jovi’s timeless anthem.
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#MixolydianRoads #CreativeJourney

Some days making coffee is the art. That counts. #GenX #CreativeLife #Mindfulness

The creative path is circular, not linear. You return wiser each time. #CreativeLife #GenX #MindfulBeing

The gift of an hour more. How will you fill it? With noise or with meaning. #CreativeLife #GenX #MindfulLiving

Real creativity happens when you stop trying to impress and start trying to connect. #GenX #Authenticity #CreativeLife