76: Pencil Something In (Intention) w/ Marc Champagne

Life moves pretty fast and, if you're not careful, it's easy to be swept away by it. (How's that for a mixed metaphor?) Anyway, today's episode asks several important questions: What would it mean to slow down? What does it mean to be mindful? Is it even possible anymore? What does any of this look like?

To help us answer these questions, Brett talks with Mark Champagne about the power of intentional practice and journaling. Then, Nick shares a new passion of his and hopes that it inspires others to find their own. 

For more information on Mark Champagne, visit www.behindthehuman.com.

To watch "Joe Pera Talks With You", visit https://www.adultswim.com/videos/joe-pera-talks-with-you/. 

Interested in pencils?

www.blackwing602.com

https://musgravepencil.com/

 

A FUNDRAISER FOR JUSTICE

As a way to support the work of those who are fighting for the rights of Black Americans, we wanted to find a way to encourage more giving during this critical time.

Since our most recent episode explored Nick's relationship with pencils, we realized that we could encourage our listeners to seek out their own pencil experiences AND support this important cause.

What do I get?

These are brand new, nice pencils from Nick's personal stock. They have brought him joy and hopefully they can bring you some, too.

What kind of pencils?

Each package of four pencils will be different, but packages will include some assortment of Blackwings (including Volumes editions), Musgraves (including the Tennessee Red), some Japanese brands and some other fun pencils. Also, Nick will write you a little note about your pencils!

Alright. I'm in. How do I get my pencils?

For a $25 donation to one of the organizations listed below, Nick will send you a package containing four different pencils to write, journal, sketch, put behind your ear... whatever! (Each box will be different.)

For a $40+ donation, for the first 8 people who donate, you'll receive a super limited edition Blackwing #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd pencil (it sold out within hours) AND a Blackwing Volume 1 (that is Nick's favorite pencil). If the #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd pencil is sold out, you'll still receive a Blackwing Vol. 1 and some other fun pencil. (So, in all, you'll receive six pencils!)

How to donate:

1) Choose an organization from the list below

2) Donate $25+ to them

3) Take a screenshot of the donation and send it to connect@wheretheressmoke.co.

4) Make sure to include a shipping address

5) Optional: Include a description of what you might want to use your new pencils for. That might help shape what pencils you receive!

Fundraiser goes until June 18 (or until there are simply no more pencils!).

Organizations

Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/

Know Your Rights Camp: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/

National Bail Out: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/freeblackmamas2020

Reclaim the Block: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home

Southern Poverty Law Center: https://www.splcenter.org/