Highlighter SeriesApril 28, 2026

What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?

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With so many high-achievers in our community it was super interesting to learn about the moments when they lose track of time. We’ve highlighted some of those conversations below.

Lindsey Glass

Nature is my reset. Finding a river or stream, a field of wildflowers, a forest with trees that reach the sky and floors covered in moss and patches of mushrooms, observing the interactions of insects, birds, and small animals- all of this brings me back to what’s really important; life. Every weekend my family and I make sure we get into nature. Read more>>

Rosie Chan

I was recently blessed with the opportunity to join an independent color guard team after being out of practice for about 7 years. At first, I found it extremely difficult to exercise my brain in that way again — remembering counts, tricky hand placements, the proper dance etiquette — but I eventually “caught up” with the rest of the team. Read more>>

Jack Knight

Painting. Sun goes down and the sun comes up Read more>>

Alex M. Calle

Question augmentation: What larger questions on the intersection of culture and design have you been spending time on these days? It’s funny, when I dream at night, I typically dream through design by answering a posed question. I recently overheard someone talking about the cultural opportunity the LA Olympics have in 2028 and it got me dreaming. Here are some takeaways so far. 1. Read more>>

Bexx Jones

Coming up with event theme designs, ideas, and creative menus for my clients. I can spend hours researching and coming up with design colors, ideas, and recipes. This is my favorite part of my job. Read more>>

Akane Millan

Movement and nature always do it for me—long hikes, slow yoga flows, or getting lost creating content that actually feels real. And then there’s the opposite: cozy nights in with a good movie and sushi. Somewhere between moving my body and fully resting, time disappears and I feel most like myself. Read more>>

Sofia Ait-Bahate

What allows me to lose track of time is weaving. When I work with micro macramé, my full attention is focused on the gesture, the precision of each knot, and the balance of the piece. This level of concentration naturally creates a pause, where time and the outside world seem to fade away. The presence of natural stones adds a meaningful dimension to this process. Read more>>