I was rushing through a workout one morning while listening to Tim Ferriss interview Derek Sivers. As I was huffing and puffing around the track and watching the clock on my phone, Derek told a story of learning a very valuable lesson while bike riding. Derek clocked his time when he exerted himself at his…
Ask For Help {Aesthete Aperture}
Hey, Everyone! This is Susie deVille, Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute. In today’s episode of the Aesthete Aperture, we are going to the shores of Lake Glenville, located in Glenville, North Carolina. There are many small islands in Lake Glenville that are, for the most part, uninhabited. There are a few…
Put Your Hand on Mine
“Miss? Miss? Are you okay, Miss?” I could hardly breathe. I stood on the edge of the ravine, deep in the Himalayas, and squinted to see the river below. 1 mile? 2 miles down? Hard to know. I was dizzy. My hands were sweating. I all of a sudden became aware that my ankles felt…
Your Most Sacred Charge {Aesthete Aperture}
Hey, Everyone! This is Susie deVille, Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute. In today’s episode of the Aesthete Aperture, we are going to the Lake Sequoyah dam in Highlands, NC at day break. The dam keeps the lake levels in check, and lets the overflow spill into the Cullasaja River. Without this…
How Leaky Is Your Bucket?
I was a mother of three children under the age of 12 years old, and I was exhausted. The call came at 8:30 on a Sunday morning. I heard the phone ringing off in the distance, even though it was propped up right beside me on the nightstand. I had gone to bed the night…
What Lies Beneath {Aesthete Aperture}
Hey, Everyone! This is Susie deVille, Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute. In today’s episode of the Aesthete Aperture, we are going to Blue Valley, where the fall leaves are at their very peak. Soft breezes are gently releasing the leaves and watching them fall in a swirling dance is hypnotic. Any…
