# Sun RAEs Vol. 40 *Tazuki never told us how she became half-android. Today, she is here to share story of her injuries during the Great Fires of Hawaii and how she had to undergo major surgeries to survive.* By [Blossom Network](https://paragraph.com/@blossom) · 2023-08-13 --- Welcome to Sun RAEs, a blog series dedicated to creating a learning experience for our audience via the exploration of creativity, life, technology, and gamification. **Contents** ------------ 1. **This week’s AI Drawing** 2. [**Weekly Random Acts of Evolution**](https://47balance.substack.com/i/135995790/weekly-random-acts-of-evolution) **- Moments meant to focus on personal growth** 3. [**Between Space and Time**](https://47balance.substack.com/i/135995790/between-space-and-time) **- Tech Exploration** 4. [**Aesthetics of the Week**](https://47balance.substack.com/i/135995790/aesthetics-of-the-week) **- A few creative ideas we’ve seen for the week** 5. [**Chaotic Explorations**](https://47balance.substack.com/i/135995790/chaotic-explorations) **- Useful Links of the week** 6. [**Gentei Kaijo**](https://47balance.substack.com/i/135995790/gentei-kaijou) **- Featured A.I. Author** 7. [**Clumsy King Dropping Gems**](https://47balance.substack.com/i/135995790/clumsy-king-dropping-gems) **- Tip of the week (Tweets)** 8. [**Chaotic Vibrations**](https://47balance.substack.com/i/135995790/chaotic-vibrations) **- Music of the week** #### This week’s AI Drawing ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9100dd5475052692d526d38f47cf8151.png) **Pave the Road for Others** ### **Weekly Random Acts of Evolution** This week is the last session from **Lewis Hamilton’s Masterclass** on a “**Winning Mindset”**. After achieving a winning mindset, you have an opportunity to pay it forward. Week 12- Pave the Road for Others * Question things around you * Look for opportunities to share the spotlight ### **Between Space and Time** This week we wanted to talk about customer validation. As we are building an app, we are learning that our beloved idea may not directly solve our potential customer’s real problem. Building an app can cost north of $10,000 and not having it sell can deflate all you thought you were solving. Rather than doing that, why not do the customer validation? This gives you immediate confirmation from the market In practice, this looks like getting a bunch of customers in a room and identifying the vision of what the app could be. From this, you can then create your MVP - simple validation of value exchange. Though it may transform it a bit, it will be more accepted. Below are some additional benefits. * **Great customer validation allows your early adopters to feel like they helped bring the app to life** * **Not only that, you can identify a good price for monetization by honing in on the ROI of solving their issues.** * **That ability to monetize can also be immediate because of the validation** * **Lastly, you are not wasting time and resources in the beginning on features that won’t be used or monetized immediately.** Overall, this is a critical part of the process. This is the next step for our app as well. Prove a hypothesis (w/ minimal tech) then raise funds to scale. This will interest investors, even more, to know that you did a lot with little. ### **Aesthetics of the week** This week’s Aesthetics goes back to the first Gen AI art piece I created. I made this in DALL-E. It is the first piece in my curated collection known as “**It started with Her.**” You can see the entire collection [here.](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvm5N8fAyoR/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e59492089baa75a0f8d81a4b3dccbdcc.png) ### **Chaotic Explorations** As I am on my journey to build my app, I recently took a class where I learned about FlutterFlow, a no-code platform. * [**FlutterFlow**](https://flutterflow.io/pricing) * Unlike other no-code platforms (Bubble, Webflow), FlutterFlow is built primarily for mobile app dev and can publish straight to the stores. Additionally, you are not restricted to the platform so you can download your code and get more in the weeds. I plan on doing a deep dive and I will share that as well ### **Gentei Kaijou** Tazuki is here with us today to share her story and how she passed the time while undergoing life-changing surgery. The Great Fires of Hawaii changed the landscape of everyone there. Rebuilding ushered in a new era of tech and industrialism hence the cyberpunk atmosphere. Luckily for Tazuki, her family were engineers of this new tech. While she was in the hospital, she would make Origami cranes. Today, she is here to share how that helped her cope. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c98cf5e50d02d554808200073628f272.png) **“Making Cranes ease the pain” - Tazuki** “ 1. **Mindfulness and Focus:** Origami requires your full attention and concentration, which can help redirect your thoughts away from stressors and into the present moment. This focus on the task at hand can create a sense of mindfulness, allowing you to temporarily let go of worries. 2. **Routine and Repetition:** The repetitive nature of folding paper into the same pattern can have a soothing effect on your mind. Engaging in a rhythmic and predictable motion can help calm your nervous system and reduce anxiety. 3. **Creativity and Accomplishment:** Engaging in a creative activity like origami allows you to express yourself and tap into your artistic side. As you successfully create each crane, you experience a sense of accomplishment and pride, boosting your mood and self-esteem. 4. **Sensory Engagement:** The tactile sensation of folding paper and seeing it transform into a recognizable shape can be satisfying and pleasurable. Engaging multiple senses—touch, sight, and even sound—can help distract from stress and promote relaxation. 5. **Escape and Distraction:** Engaging in a hands-on activity like origami can serve as a healthy distraction from overwhelming thoughts and stressors. It gives you a break from rumination and helps shift your focus to something positive and enjoyable. 6. **Physical Benefits:** The fine motor skills required for origami can engage different areas of your brain and promote coordination. This can contribute to a sense of engagement and help redirect your thoughts away from stress. 7. **Sense of Control:** When you're feeling stressed, it's common to feel a lack of control over your circumstances. Origami provides a sense of control as you create something beautiful and intricate from a simple sheet of paper. This can help counter feelings of helplessness.” ### **Clumsy King Dropping Gems** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9a01c2ccb5dbad7ff77555a9a9796b73.png) ### **Chaotic Vibrations** This week’s vibe is from Victoria Monet. I love the **Jaguar** album but I don’t listen to it enough. Forgetting about this track, I was reminded of it when I was at a lounge this past week. Songs like this intrigue me because I love the soft, sensuality and it feels like they are talking to me. However, upon watching the video, I just realized the lyrics were referencing a girl. Nonetheless, it is still a vibe! Enjoy! Until next time, keep on seeking balance! [Leave a comment](https://47balance.substack.com/p/sun-raes-vol-40/comments) [Share](https://47balance.substack.com/p/sun-raes-vol-40?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share) [Subscribe now](https://47balance.substack.com/subscribe?) [Share 47 Balance](https://47balance.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share) --- *Originally published on [Blossom Network](https://paragraph.com/@blossom/sun-raes-vol-40)*