Cole Hansen

Cole Hansen

Ojai
Cole is a designer for Two Trees Architects in Ojai California. He doodles and writes about what its like to be human.
Apr
21
Utility

Utility

Productivity. Growth. Action in the pursuit of future pleasure. The work done in this moment to augment the next one.
1 min read
Apr
07
Desire

Desire

That which propels us to succeed is also the obstacle. It is the fuel of life, the enemy of bliss–
1 min read
Mar
24
Finitude

Finitude

Time only gets so much of us. We’re born into its current, swept along for some years, and then,
1 min read
Mar
10
Time

Time

Time is indifferent. It moves forward, unyielding, unconcerned with how we spend it. We are merely passengers, carried through its
1 min read
Feb
24
Embrace

Embrace

Just as the moon waxes and wanes, so too do we. Our states are as sure to turn as the
1 min read
Feb
10
Curiosity

Curiosity

Is the mind's ceaseless appetite for comprehension. It’s the desire to understand both tangible and ethereal phenomena–
1 min read
Jan
27
Authenticity

Authenticity

Behind every windshield, pair of sunglasses, and social media profile there is, usually, a human being—someone who eats, sleeps,
2 min read
Jan
13
Patience

Patience

It’s what we have least of when we need it the most. The future so enticing that waiting is
1 min read
Dec
23
Busy

Busy

We will do almost anything to remain occupied. The moment plans are cancelled, we scramble to fill the void—resisting
1 min read
Dec
16
Creativity is Overrated

Creativity is Overrated

Most “creatives” are dissatisfied people. They view the world through a critical lens, detecting problems where others see none. Recognizing
1 min read