helps me get back to trusting in myself, the universe, and the fact that love is everywhere. also an exercise in patience (otherwise i will burn my tongue on this apple spice chai) and a mid-work break to come back to myself
We all learn to accept it in our own time. There is something special about sitting still, reading, having a glass of water, doing yoga…even just cleaning/cooking and having a podcast on. Taking a walk, going to a bookstore/record shop…anything that will let you be present and get off your phone 🩷
take the longer route just because you know you’ll see that pretty tree. let your drink cool on its own. spend 15 minutes preparing your meal. enjoy waiting! time isnt fleeting.
undoubtedly my favorite conversational invocation. i use it a lot and i love to hear it. imploring someone to tell you more shows such deep interest, attention, and love! curiosity is always the answer; learn more before you pass a judgment.
there’s something quite melancholy and cathartic about it, like wow, I’m old enough and I’ve been living in this neighborhood long enough to start to be recognized as a familiar face. i love that i can walk into my favorite coffee shop and be greeted as a friend, by baristas who know exactly my coffee particularities but don’t frown if i want something different from my usual order. it feels especially comforting on days i miss home and feel kind of alone, kind of afraid of being an adult. being a regular is feeling seen and known even by relative strangers, with whom you can connect over a comforting drink or meal! this is just one of the ways i love to cultivate a sense of home and community in my coming-of-age years— it’s so grounding to experience familiarity especially when you’re adjusting to living alone, recently moved to a new city, or otherwise needing to feel settled during tumultuous times!
i love being up early even when i don’t have morning plans. i can take my time enjoying breakfast, playing my little games, journaling, and stretching all without a rush. easing into the day and reveling in the quiet, gentle morning hours is a blessing! time feels more spacious!