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Ever bought something at 1 AM just to feel a little better? Most of us have. So we made a comic about it. Not the one you read before. This is a completely new story, with a new character, told from start to finish. Meet Emma. Twenty-eight, office job,…
At the end of Emma's story, she walks out the door to meet Jay, with no idea what he's been carrying.
Today, you get to find out.
Buddha in the Green Suit #1 is out. 60 pages. Jay's story.
Jay lost his parents as a kid and was raised by his older brother, Hank. All he's ever wanted is Hank's "well done." So he starts becoming Hank: the clothes, a car he can't afford, then things he never imagined he'd consider.
Three times, he ends up under the same tree Emma did. And those five questions from Thursday? Jay lives every one of them.
You're hearing it first, again. The rest of our list finds out by email over the coming days.
It's $5.99. No rush. It'll be there when you're ready.
👉 seeddesign-institute.com/onelife-comicbook
— Roman & Sharon
Today, you get to find out.
Buddha in the Green Suit #1 is out. 60 pages. Jay's story.
Jay lost his parents as a kid and was raised by his older brother, Hank. All he's ever wanted is Hank's "well done." So he starts becoming Hank: the clothes, a car he can't afford, then things he never imagined he'd consider.
Three times, he ends up under the same tree Emma did. And those five questions from Thursday? Jay lives every one of them.
You're hearing it first, again. The rest of our list finds out by email over the coming days.
It's $5.99. No rush. It'll be there when you're ready.
👉 seeddesign-institute.com/onelife-comicbook
— Roman & Sharon
Meet the brothers.
Jay: late twenties, hoodie, raised by his big brother since he was a kid.
Hank: the clothes, the car, the tattoos, the friends. Everything Jay thinks he's supposed to be.
Put them side by side and you can see the problem. Hank looks like the life we're all told to want. Jay looks like most of us on an ordinary Tuesday.
One thing we'll say without spoiling anything: Hank is carrying something too.
Jay's story: seeddesign-institute.com/onelife-comicbook
— Roman & Sharon
Jay: late twenties, hoodie, raised by his big brother since he was a kid.
Hank: the clothes, the car, the tattoos, the friends. Everything Jay thinks he's supposed to be.
Put them side by side and you can see the problem. Hank looks like the life we're all told to want. Jay looks like most of us on an ordinary Tuesday.
One thing we'll say without spoiling anything: Hank is carrying something too.
Jay's story: seeddesign-institute.com/onelife-comicbook
— Roman & Sharon
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Today's permission slip:
We're allowed to be a beginner again.
Being bad at something new isn't a step backward. It's just what starting looks like, and everyone who's good at it went through the same stage.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
We're allowed to be a beginner again.
Being bad at something new isn't a step backward. It's just what starting looks like, and everyone who's good at it went through the same stage.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
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We decided to record these circles from time to time for you guys, to connect with you better 🙏 just share daily insights with you 💚
Daily Seed #30 🌱
The problem:
Things start out well, then somewhere along the way they sour.
A new job, a new routine, a new plan. The first weeks feel smooth, full of momentum. Then something shifts, friction shows up, and what looked promising starts to feel like a slog. We end up wondering what went wrong in the middle.
Here's the seed worth checking: how steady is our gratitude once the excitement fades? Not a quick thank-you, but the constant kind. Thanks for the people who quietly support us, and for the countless hands behind even a simple breakfast. When appreciation only shows up at the beginning, the good feeling tends to leave with it.
The practice:
Today, thank one person who supports us, specifically and sincerely. Then, at our next meal, pause for a moment to appreciate everyone whose effort brought it to us.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
The problem:
Things start out well, then somewhere along the way they sour.
A new job, a new routine, a new plan. The first weeks feel smooth, full of momentum. Then something shifts, friction shows up, and what looked promising starts to feel like a slog. We end up wondering what went wrong in the middle.
Here's the seed worth checking: how steady is our gratitude once the excitement fades? Not a quick thank-you, but the constant kind. Thanks for the people who quietly support us, and for the countless hands behind even a simple breakfast. When appreciation only shows up at the beginning, the good feeling tends to leave with it.
The practice:
Today, thank one person who supports us, specifically and sincerely. Then, at our next meal, pause for a moment to appreciate everyone whose effort brought it to us.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
Daily Seed #31 🌱
The problem:
We finally get the day off, and we still can't rest.
The body stops, but the mind keeps running: replaying conversations, drafting messages we haven't sent, rehearsing things we'll probably never say out loud. Vacation looks like rest from the outside. Inside, it's still noisy.
Here's what's worth checking: how much of our daily talk needs saying? The gossip that fills a lull, the complaint we repeat for the third time, the plan we describe with enthusiasm but never start. None of it feels like much in the moment. But a mind used to running on empty chatter doesn't know how to go quiet because the calendar says rest day.
The practice:
Today, before speaking, ask if there's a reason to say it. Skip what doesn't need saying. Notice if the quiet that's left behind feels different.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
The problem:
We finally get the day off, and we still can't rest.
The body stops, but the mind keeps running: replaying conversations, drafting messages we haven't sent, rehearsing things we'll probably never say out loud. Vacation looks like rest from the outside. Inside, it's still noisy.
Here's what's worth checking: how much of our daily talk needs saying? The gossip that fills a lull, the complaint we repeat for the third time, the plan we describe with enthusiasm but never start. None of it feels like much in the moment. But a mind used to running on empty chatter doesn't know how to go quiet because the calendar says rest day.
The practice:
Today, before speaking, ask if there's a reason to say it. Skip what doesn't need saying. Notice if the quiet that's left behind feels different.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
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Daily Seed #32 🌱
The problem:
We keep ending up around people who cut corners: half-truths, hidden agendas, deals that aren't quite what they looked like.
It wears us down, and it's tempting to think we need better luck, a different crowd, a more honest industry. Somewhere out there, we assume, people play fair.
Here's what's worth checking: how straight are we in the small stuff? The slightly rounded version of events, the detail left out because it was easier, the agreement we technically kept but not in spirit. None of it feels like cheating from the inside. But the world we attract tends to mirror the honesty we actually practice, not the honesty we intend.
The practice:
Notice one place today we'd normally round the truth or leave something out for convenience. Be fully straight instead, even when it costs us something small.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
The problem:
We keep ending up around people who cut corners: half-truths, hidden agendas, deals that aren't quite what they looked like.
It wears us down, and it's tempting to think we need better luck, a different crowd, a more honest industry. Somewhere out there, we assume, people play fair.
Here's what's worth checking: how straight are we in the small stuff? The slightly rounded version of events, the detail left out because it was easier, the agreement we technically kept but not in spirit. None of it feels like cheating from the inside. But the world we attract tends to mirror the honesty we actually practice, not the honesty we intend.
The practice:
Notice one place today we'd normally round the truth or leave something out for convenience. Be fully straight instead, even when it costs us something small.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
Today's permission slip:
We're allowed to leave a get-together early.
Staying until the end isn't proof we care. Knowing our limit and honoring it is its own kind of respect, for us and for them.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
We're allowed to leave a get-together early.
Staying until the end isn't proof we care. Knowing our limit and honoring it is its own kind of respect, for us and for them.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
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Today's permission slip:
We're allowed to not have an opinion on something everyone else seems to have one about.
Staying quiet on it isn't avoidance. Some things just aren't ours to weigh in on, and that's fine.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
We're allowed to not have an opinion on something everyone else seems to have one about.
Staying quiet on it isn't avoidance. Some things just aren't ours to weigh in on, and that's fine.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
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Today's permission slip:
We're allowed to answer "how are you" honestly instead of saying "fine."
We don't owe everyone the easy answer. Sometimes the truest thing we can offer someone is a real one.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
We're allowed to answer "how are you" honestly instead of saying "fine."
We don't owe everyone the easy answer. Sometimes the truest thing we can offer someone is a real one.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
Daily Seed #33 🌱
The problem:
We say something true, and people still doubt it.
We explain what happened, what we meant, how we feel. And somehow it lands with a raised eyebrow. It's frustrating being honest and not being believed.
Here's what's worth checking: how exact are we in everyday speech? The small stretch to make a story better, the "I'm five minutes away" that means fifteen, the "it was fine" when it wasn't. We don't call it lying. But if our words leave someone with a picture different from the one in our own mind, that gap is where trust quietly leaks out. Words that always match what we see end up being believed.
The practice:
Today, before describing something, check that our words give the other person the same picture we actually have. Say it exactly, even when a rounder version would sound better.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
The problem:
We say something true, and people still doubt it.
We explain what happened, what we meant, how we feel. And somehow it lands with a raised eyebrow. It's frustrating being honest and not being believed.
Here's what's worth checking: how exact are we in everyday speech? The small stretch to make a story better, the "I'm five minutes away" that means fifteen, the "it was fine" when it wasn't. We don't call it lying. But if our words leave someone with a picture different from the one in our own mind, that gap is where trust quietly leaks out. Words that always match what we see end up being believed.
The practice:
Today, before describing something, check that our words give the other person the same picture we actually have. Say it exactly, even when a rounder version would sound better.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
Daily Seed #35 🌱
The problem:
People around us keep misleading us: a salesperson's promise, a flattering opinion, a story that turned out different from how it was told.
It stings each time, and we start to wonder how we keep missing it. Maybe we need to be more guarded, more suspicious of everyone.
Here's what's worth checking: how much of our attention goes to being noticed? The hope for praise, the quiet pride of being the one who knows, the pull to be seen as capable. When we need recognition, we become easy to flatter and easy to steer, and people tell us what we want to hear. Pride and the hunger for approval blur our own view.
The practice:
Do one good thing today without telling anyone. Notice the urge to be acknowledged, and let it pass unanswered.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
The problem:
People around us keep misleading us: a salesperson's promise, a flattering opinion, a story that turned out different from how it was told.
It stings each time, and we start to wonder how we keep missing it. Maybe we need to be more guarded, more suspicious of everyone.
Here's what's worth checking: how much of our attention goes to being noticed? The hope for praise, the quiet pride of being the one who knows, the pull to be seen as capable. When we need recognition, we become easy to flatter and easy to steer, and people tell us what we want to hear. Pride and the hunger for approval blur our own view.
The practice:
Do one good thing today without telling anyone. Notice the urge to be acknowledged, and let it pass unanswered.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
Daily Seed #37 🌱
The problem:
We keep losing in head-to-head moments: the debate with a sibling, the rivalry at work, the negotiation that went the other way.
It feels like others hold an advantage we can’t name, and the instinct is to sharpen our arguments and push harder.
Here’s what’s worth checking: how do we speak when we’re frustrated? Some of our words are unpleasant on their own. Others sound polite but are meant to sting: the sarcastic “great job,” the compliment with a hook in it. Both are harsh speech, and harshness tends to come back to us as opposition. A sharp tongue wins the round and costs us the next one.
The practice:
Today, avoid harsh words, including the polite ones with an edge. When one rises, say it plainly and kindly, or leave it unsaid. Repeat tomorrow, and the day after.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
The problem:
We keep losing in head-to-head moments: the debate with a sibling, the rivalry at work, the negotiation that went the other way.
It feels like others hold an advantage we can’t name, and the instinct is to sharpen our arguments and push harder.
Here’s what’s worth checking: how do we speak when we’re frustrated? Some of our words are unpleasant on their own. Others sound polite but are meant to sting: the sarcastic “great job,” the compliment with a hook in it. Both are harsh speech, and harshness tends to come back to us as opposition. A sharp tongue wins the round and costs us the next one.
The practice:
Today, avoid harsh words, including the polite ones with an edge. When one rises, say it plainly and kindly, or leave it unsaid. Repeat tomorrow, and the day after.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
Today’s permission slip:
We’re allowed to start over without explaining why.
A fresh start doesn’t erase the effort that came before it. It just means we’d rather begin again than keep going in a direction that no longer fits.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
We’re allowed to start over without explaining why.
A fresh start doesn’t erase the effort that came before it. It just means we’d rather begin again than keep going in a direction that no longer fits.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
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Today’s permission slip:
We’re allowed to eat lunch away from our desk, even on a busy day.
A real break doesn’t mean we’re falling behind. It’s what lets us do the afternoon with a clear head.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
We’re allowed to eat lunch away from our desk, even on a busy day.
A real break doesn’t mean we’re falling behind. It’s what lets us do the afternoon with a clear head.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
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Today’s permission slip:
We’re allowed to ask for a second opinion on something we’ve already decided.
Wanting another view doesn’t mean we’ve lost faith in our choice. It means we care enough to get it right.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
We’re allowed to ask for a second opinion on something we’ve already decided.
Wanting another view doesn’t mean we’ve lost faith in our choice. It means we care enough to get it right.
Someone had to remind us of that today — so, us. 😊
Have a good one today. 💚
Daily Seed #38 🌱
The problem:
We can’t find the space we need: an apartment that fits, a room for the new project, a place that suits our life.
We search, compare, and wait, and the right place keeps slipping away or costing more than it should. It feels like bad luck or bad timing.
Here’s what’s worth checking: how do we respond when someone else needs a place? A friend passing through, a relative who needs a bed for the holidays, a coworker who needs a spot to work. We think about the inconvenience first. Turning someone away from shelter tends to shape how easily shelter finds us.
The practice:
This week, help one person with a place to stay or work: offer a spare bed, a desk, a corner of our space, or help them search. Make the offer warm and without strings.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
The problem:
We can’t find the space we need: an apartment that fits, a room for the new project, a place that suits our life.
We search, compare, and wait, and the right place keeps slipping away or costing more than it should. It feels like bad luck or bad timing.
Here’s what’s worth checking: how do we respond when someone else needs a place? A friend passing through, a relative who needs a bed for the holidays, a coworker who needs a spot to work. We think about the inconvenience first. Turning someone away from shelter tends to shape how easily shelter finds us.
The practice:
This week, help one person with a place to stay or work: offer a spare bed, a desk, a corner of our space, or help them search. Make the offer warm and without strings.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
Daily Seed #39 🌱
The problem:
Things outside our control keep knocking us off course: the storm that cancels the trip, the outage in the middle of a deadline, the delay that breaks the whole day.
It’s easy to call it bad luck. Nobody did it, so there’s nothing to fix and no one to blame.
Here’s what’s worth checking: how carefully do we keep our word, especially the promises we make about how we want to live? The vow to be honest in small things, to show up on time, to stop saying yes to everything. When we let those slide, the ground under us tends to get less steady. Keeping them builds ground that holds.
The practice:
Pick one promise we’ve made, to someone else or to ourselves, about how we want to act. Keep it today in full, even when it’s inconvenient.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬
The problem:
Things outside our control keep knocking us off course: the storm that cancels the trip, the outage in the middle of a deadline, the delay that breaks the whole day.
It’s easy to call it bad luck. Nobody did it, so there’s nothing to fix and no one to blame.
Here’s what’s worth checking: how carefully do we keep our word, especially the promises we make about how we want to live? The vow to be honest in small things, to show up on time, to stop saying yes to everything. When we let those slide, the ground under us tends to get less steady. Keeping them builds ground that holds.
The practice:
Pick one promise we’ve made, to someone else or to ourselves, about how we want to act. Keep it today in full, even when it’s inconvenient.
Feel free to share your thoughts and practice in the chat 💬