A few days ago, I watched a woman at a café do something strangely beautiful. She was sitting alone by the window, mid-thirties maybe, hair in a loose bun, wearing that soft tiredness you only earn by being a fully functional adult for too long. Her laptop was open. Her planner was open. Her phone … Continue reading The Soft Art of Becoming (Without Losing Yourself)
A few weeks ago, I hit up this amazing concert. The lights were flashing, the bass was loud, and everyone was singing along as if we shared a deep connection. The atmosphere was a mix of nostalgia and excitement, making me realize, “Wow, we’re all kind of crazy together right now.” Everyone was loud and … Continue reading The Quiet Art of Knowing Your Worth
The other day, I was in line at a coffee shop. The woman in front was struggling with her coins and looked stressed. I had some extra change and decided to help her out. She looked up, surprised, and smiled at me warmly. Honestly, I didn’t do it out of obligation; I did it because … Continue reading Kindness Without Strings Attached
Lately, my husband and I have a wish, we want to buy a big land outside town. Then, we saw this property. There's a lovely small cottage on it, with huge trees and a big yard; it also has a fish pond, and what's extremely satisfying for us (me especially), there's a river crossing the … Continue reading Don’t Buy Things, Buy Experience
Last autumn, I went to Japan to accompany my daughter. She has to attend a school program. There are a ton of activities waiting for us. From sightseeing, visiting the exchange school, hiking, grabbing dinner, and so on. We were super excited. So, we're (I am especially) beginning to figure out what outfits to pack … Continue reading Embrace Freedom: A Lesson from A Pair of Shoes!
