10/10/2025
This is what I hope will be a sort of antidote - a countermeasure for the constant cacophonous stimulation of social media. An offset for the relentless dopamine hits from likes, food p**n, influencer “content”, and all the rest that is bombarding our bouncy brains. This is a place where hawksbill turtles and manatees congregate for a leisurely midday lunch (and maybe the marine equivalent of an aquatic aperitivo). These sea grasses are briny, flowing, and full of nourishment. Just as those sea grasses can nourish a wandering manatee, so too can just immersing yourself in nature nourish a wandering mind. This is a VR scene of the natural world adapted for your tiny virtual reality machine, also known as your smartphone. Take a moment to take it in, “stop the swipe” (or at least delay it a bit), and indulge in this mental aperitivo. Happy Friday!
