Creative

Creativity emerges at the intersection of technical precision and artistic expression, where structured thinking meets imaginative exploration. This space showcases both original creative works and analytical pieces that examine how creative expression can illuminate complex ideas and experiences.

From original poetry that reflects on leadership and technology to analytical pieces examining others' creative works, this section demonstrates how creative expression can bridge different domains of experience. It represents the synthesis of technical understanding and artistic insight, offering fresh perspectives on everything from mountain adventures to technological transformation.

Explore a collection of creative works and analyses that demonstrate the power of artistic expression in understanding complex ideas. Whether through original poetry, creative writing, or thoughtful examination of others' works, these pieces offer unique insights into the connections between technical expertise, personal experience, and creative exploration.

By nllewellyn, 3 October, 2025
After a career spent thriving on high-pressure environments led directly to burnout, I learned that peak performance is more about the essential maintenance you perform than the peak focus we can achieve. This article is my personal story about "defragging" the brain. Let's see what I've discovered about the brain's DMM, Default Mode Network and explain why a challenging, wet weekend in Cheddar Gorge is the most important work I’ll do all week for a sustainable, high-performance career.
By nllewellyn, 21 May, 2025
Ever wonder why some teams just flow better, or why certain solutions feel more adaptable? As a Solutions Architect, I've seen how language shapes our reality. My journey into the Welsh language, sparked by a simple "don't mention it," revealed a quiet power in our approach to "problems" that has surprising implications for technology. Get ready to uncover the subtle, yet potent, influence of the Welsh way of thinking.
By nllewellyn, 8 May, 2025
Ever been “outed” as Catholic by your own brother, while not even sure what that means? Join me for a family saga of double baptisms, brown blazers, and the eternal confusion between Catholics, Christians, and crocodiles. Along the way, discover how the Pope’s passing prompted me to reflect, appreciate, and find humor in the cosmic comedy of faith, family, and searching for your own truth.
By nllewellyn, 14 February, 2025
I've always been fascinated by how systems shape our experience. But it was during a year in France that I discovered the most fundamental system of all; language itself. I explore how different languages help us communicate and fundamentally alter how we perceive and interact with the world. Understanding this can enhance everything from technical innovation to cultural connection. Did I discover why the architecture of language might be the most powerful system we've ever built?
By nllewellyn, 13 January, 2025
Growing up in Wales, rugby shapes us whether we embrace it or not. From being one of the smallest players on St John's School's sloped pitch in Porthcawl to architecting storage solutions for the WRU, life takes unexpected turns. As we prepare to celebrate Jonathan Davies' retirement, I reflect on how my own reluctant rugby journey has surprisingly informed my approach to technical architecture and client relationships.
Stand at the edge of a vast Welsh slate quarry, and you'll see something remarkable: nature slowly reclaiming human spaces, writing new stories in the language of resilient plants and weathered stone. This intersection—where human endeavor meets natural resilience—captures the essence of Wildernetic. Read the Vision here.
By nllewellyn, 15 December, 2024
Where some see power as a force to be seized, others recognize it as a current to be navigated. This poem presents an alternative view to the stark Realpolitik perspective of The Drunken Driver Has The Right of Way. Here, power is explored through the lens of abundance rather than scarcity, patience rather than force, and wisdom rather than might.
By nllewellyn, 15 December, 2024
In this darkly satirical masterpiece, Ethan Coen presents a stark view of power dynamics in society. Through the central metaphor of a drunken driver, the poem explores how force and recklessness often prevail over careful consideration and right. It's a meditation on power that springs from a perspective of scarcity and confrontation - a world where might makes right and the careful must yield to the careless.