I love how your words capture the universal struggle with worry and the gentle art of breaking free from it. Your description of childhood worries resonated deeply with me - that vague, persistent nagging of worries feels so familiar!
It's inspiring how you've found peace through action rather than rumination. There's something beautiful about your painting project being both practical and ceremonial—preparing your home for its next chapter while processing your own transition.
Your reflection on "being the kind of person I like to be around" struck a chord. That conscious choice to embody the qualities we seek in others creates such positive ripples. Your decision to step away from the "add to cart" cycle is something I'm working on, too. It's remarkable how breaking that habit creates space for those "soft things" that nourish us.
You gently reminded me that the hustle is a trap and that excitement can be found in small daily joys. I'm taking your permission to slow down and embrace those quiet moments of connection and wonder. Here's to more dancing and fewer unnecessary Stanley cups!
That's such a thoughtful and kind response, thanks so much for taking the time to comment, Christina!
I believe that every phase in life can teach us something, the difficult ones more than the easy ones. Living in tumultous times has a knack of forcing us to face what's truly important to us, and to disregard what isn't. We're witnessing what happens when profit and money are put above all else, and it's a terribly sad and destructive way to live.
The good news is that we are in control of our own actions, and can choose how we want to spend our time!
Love, love, love! This essay and also spending time with you!
One of my favourite quotes is by Mark Twain: “I had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” And I try to think of that when I go down the worry rabbit hole, and break that cycle. Because all it leads to is paralysis and more worry.
I want to focus on building community and being part of that community ❤️
You're already doing that! I'm always in awe by how many people know you when we're out and about. It's a testament to your and Roland's involvement in the community. And you taught your kids the same values, because look at Marius creating Healing Ceonnections! You Auers are a real gem, and we're lucky to have you. And I'm so happy to count you as my friend ❤️
I love how your words capture the universal struggle with worry and the gentle art of breaking free from it. Your description of childhood worries resonated deeply with me - that vague, persistent nagging of worries feels so familiar!
It's inspiring how you've found peace through action rather than rumination. There's something beautiful about your painting project being both practical and ceremonial—preparing your home for its next chapter while processing your own transition.
Your reflection on "being the kind of person I like to be around" struck a chord. That conscious choice to embody the qualities we seek in others creates such positive ripples. Your decision to step away from the "add to cart" cycle is something I'm working on, too. It's remarkable how breaking that habit creates space for those "soft things" that nourish us.
You gently reminded me that the hustle is a trap and that excitement can be found in small daily joys. I'm taking your permission to slow down and embrace those quiet moments of connection and wonder. Here's to more dancing and fewer unnecessary Stanley cups!
That's such a thoughtful and kind response, thanks so much for taking the time to comment, Christina!
I believe that every phase in life can teach us something, the difficult ones more than the easy ones. Living in tumultous times has a knack of forcing us to face what's truly important to us, and to disregard what isn't. We're witnessing what happens when profit and money are put above all else, and it's a terribly sad and destructive way to live.
The good news is that we are in control of our own actions, and can choose how we want to spend our time!
Love, love, love! This essay and also spending time with you!
One of my favourite quotes is by Mark Twain: “I had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” And I try to think of that when I go down the worry rabbit hole, and break that cycle. Because all it leads to is paralysis and more worry.
I want to focus on building community and being part of that community ❤️
You're already doing that! I'm always in awe by how many people know you when we're out and about. It's a testament to your and Roland's involvement in the community. And you taught your kids the same values, because look at Marius creating Healing Ceonnections! You Auers are a real gem, and we're lucky to have you. And I'm so happy to count you as my friend ❤️
Awe, you already made my week with this ❤️
Nothing but the truth💜