Tag: Gentle Living
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When we think of rewilding, we might picture vast landscapes being restored to their natural state—wolves returning to forests, wetlands filling again with life. And yet, rewilding doesn’t have to be only about grand conservation projects. It can also be something personal. A quiet invitation to let nature back into the small rhythms of daily…
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A recent study found that our connection to nature has declined by 60% in the past 200 years. That number is staggering. And yet, what it really points to is something much more intimate: the quiet loss of everyday contact with the natural world. The hum of bees in a meadow.The cool dampness of moss…
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When we think of stillness, silence often comes to mind. We picture quiet rooms, empty landscapes, or the absence of noise. Yet stillness doesn’t always live in silence. Sometimes, it’s carried in sound. The hum of bees in a garden.The steady rhythm of rain on the roof.Waves rolling in and out along the shore. These…
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Friendships often come with unspoken expectations. We feel like we should send regular texts, plan outings, keep up with updates, and never let too much time pass. In a culture that prizes constant connection, it’s easy to think that “more” is always better. But sometimes, doing less is where friendship feels the most real. When…
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You should work out more.You should say yes to opportunities.You should do what everyone else is doing—just to keep up. For years, I measured myself against how other people seemed to live their lives. To be a successful business owner, I thought I should go to networking events. I felt I should put myself out…
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We all know the feeling—someone snaps at you, a manager looks at you funny, or a friend goes quiet, and your mind immediately jumps to: What did I do wrong? For years, I turned everything back on myself. If a colleague used a certain tone, I replayed it endlessly in my head. When a family…
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Understanding the Roots of Self-Doubt in Women Self-doubt is something we all experience, but for many women, it feels like a constant hum in the background. From an early age, people encourage us to be agreeable and accommodating—praised for being “nice.” Boys showing the same confidence often get celebrated as “leaders.” Over time, this teaches…
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There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you give something time. In a time where quick results are celebrated, slow cooking offers a different rhythm. It asks you to wait. It rewards you for not rushing. It turns simple ingredients into something deep, rich, and nourishing — not by force, but by time.…
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When I was younger, I saw the world in clear, sharp lines.You were either with me or against me. Looking back, I think a lot of younger people see things that way. Certainty feels safer than nuance. It makes decisions simpler, alliances clearer. But it also makes compassion harder. And I’m sure I hurt people…
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Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that creativity comes with rules. That it has to look a certain way. That you need to be good at it for it to count. I was never encouraged to be creative when I was young. Drawing, knitting, anything artistic — I was terrible at it.…