The Blogazine For People Who Want It Darker.
41 Things 2020 Has Taught Me
This shit year is coming to an end. But not without having given us some important life-lessons. Here’s my personal list of epiphanies, essential learnings and invaluable insights, some inspired by this year’s favorite Internet memes.
Wim “The Iceman” Hof: How The Coolest Man On Earth Wants To Change The World
Wim Hof is convinced that we are on the brink of change of awareness and consciousness. He urges us to use the cold and breathe. Because he believes that his method, a combination of cold therapy, breathing techniques and meditation, not only improves our physical and mental health. It can also alter our mindset and transform the way we live.
Forever? Not really.
Relationships come and go, but friends are forever. We all have heard that before and possible even said it to comfort friends after a breakup. Granted, not all of us need a partner in order to live a fulfilled and happy life. But is it true that relationships are more fleeting and worth less than friendships?
Poetry To Go: “Black” by Sabine Magnet
It’s all good, a voice whispers from out of the dark… That voice belongs to Munich based author, ad hoc poet and typewriter enthusiast Sabine Magnet. “What subject?”, she asked as AS LONG AS IT’S BLACK commissioned her to write a poem. “Anything”, we said, “as long as it’s black.” Here is what she came up with.
AS LONG AS IT’S BLACK is a blogazine for those who find inspiration, pleasure and beauty in darkness. Who search for it in music, art, fashion, literature, places and other people. Who pay attention to obscure details and dare to take a deeper look. Who enjoy being different, but find comfort in knowing that they are not alone. AS LONG AS IT’S BLACK is a mindset, a cross-referencer and a common denominator – beyond cliché and niche, genre and gender, limits and boundaries. It unites and invites those who share a passion for everything AS LONG AS IT’S BLACK.
