Good morning and glad Saturday to ya! I hope your weekend is off to a quiet and peaceable begin.
For the previous couple of weeks, it’s turn into actually clear to me how fantastic it actually is to only be alive, so one factor I’ve been attempting to do is to interrupt outdated patterns and check out new issues.
To not get overwhelmed, I informed myself that it might be the teeny, tiniest new factor to attempt, and even only one new factor could be simply effective.
I ended up attempting fairly a couple of new issues! I wrote all of it down in a brief listing as a result of seeing one thing in print all the time provides me a way of accomplishment and makes me really feel prefer it’s actual. It additionally provides me the motivation to maintain going. 🙂
New issues I attempted and breaking outdated patterns, September 18-22
- Cooked a pair vegan meals for lunch — roasted pepper chickpea pasta on Tuesday, cherry tomato gnocchi on Wednesday and garlicky cannellini bean stew (served with a thick slice of multi-grain bread, yum) on Thursday.
- Walked a brand new route across the neighborhood and noticed a crimson stunning hibiscus plant that I’ve by no means seen earlier than in somebody’s yard.
- Listened to Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “Guts” in its entirety (so good).
- Breaking an outdated sample — When issues get exhausting, I retreat inward, get quiet and push folks away. As an alternative, I shared what’s been occurring with my pals right here on MBB and some pals I’ve had IRL for years. I’m so glad I did this as a result of I’ve acquired the loving assist I desperately wished and wanted. It’s a aid to know I don’t have to hold this heavy load by myself.
This week’s studying
Why are empties so fascinating?
Oooh
As a result of I like a pure look
Have an exquisite remainder of your day. Mild reminder that you’re a good individual and also you deserve a lot love and kindness!
Your pleasant neighborhood magnificence addict,
Karen
