Lost & Found is one of those books I’ve thought back on since I first read it many years ago so I am very happy to hear she has a new books coming out.
The narrative voice is incredibly strong from the first sentence so I can understand why it’s stayed with you. I love that she took her time with a second book; she absolutely did not bow to the “what next?” pressure! x
I sometimes have what I call Goldfish Days. I’m somewhat productive doing what ever is in front of me, mixed with downtime for reading. No big to do list or triaging. I find them both satisfying & very restful. They often including, ironing, tidying & cooking a meal (not last minute thawing from the freezer). Maybe a bit of gardening or a walk.
I love that often, the small things -- the seemingly ordinary, mubdane, on repeat things -- are often the extraordinary things. I have days like this too, which I call Girl, It's One Foot in Front of the Other 😄. After years of rushing and 'shoulding' myself into a productive life, the only kind of energy I'm here for is mindful and present. As I read through your essay I was also reminded of how much compassion is needed for days like these, when the pace may seem slower -- but then again slower than what...a hustling version of me? ❤️🩹 I grew up in the 1980s when we lived 'long form'...that example of listening to an album right through. Of moving intentionally through a playlist that someone -- who brought their creativity and skill -- had put together in that sequence.
Love this quote, thanks for sharing "What now can also be our joy." 😃✨
Lost & Found is one of those books I’ve thought back on since I first read it many years ago so I am very happy to hear she has a new books coming out.
The narrative voice is incredibly strong from the first sentence so I can understand why it’s stayed with you. I love that she took her time with a second book; she absolutely did not bow to the “what next?” pressure! x
I sometimes have what I call Goldfish Days. I’m somewhat productive doing what ever is in front of me, mixed with downtime for reading. No big to do list or triaging. I find them both satisfying & very restful. They often including, ironing, tidying & cooking a meal (not last minute thawing from the freezer). Maybe a bit of gardening or a walk.
I love that often, the small things -- the seemingly ordinary, mubdane, on repeat things -- are often the extraordinary things. I have days like this too, which I call Girl, It's One Foot in Front of the Other 😄. After years of rushing and 'shoulding' myself into a productive life, the only kind of energy I'm here for is mindful and present. As I read through your essay I was also reminded of how much compassion is needed for days like these, when the pace may seem slower -- but then again slower than what...a hustling version of me? ❤️🩹 I grew up in the 1980s when we lived 'long form'...that example of listening to an album right through. Of moving intentionally through a playlist that someone -- who brought their creativity and skill -- had put together in that sequence.
Love this quote, thanks for sharing "What now can also be our joy." 😃✨
hanging the washing out early, cold cups of tea. love the quiet rhythm of these not-much days.