Tag: Gentle Living
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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.…
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Lately, many people I speak to are overwhelmed by the weight of the world. The cruelty. The injustice. The chaos. It’s easy to get swept up in it — to feel angry, sad, helpless, or outraged. And I get it. These feelings are valid. It’s a sign your heart is working. That you care. But…
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An invitation to wander, not rush Somewhere along the way, travel became something to conquer.An itinerary to fill. A checklist to complete. A race from landmark to landmark — snap, post, repeat.But what if travel wasn’t something to rush through?What if it was something to sink into? That’s the promise of slow travel.Not just a…
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In a world that measures worth by how much we do, doing nothing can feel almost scandalous. However, I’ve been embracing the quiet art of niksen—a Dutch word for “doing nothing.” There are no goals and no outcomes—just being. At first, it felt almost impossible. My mind was trained to fill every gap—check an email,…
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I’m someone who smiles at strangers.I say thank you — even when it’s not required.Most days, I give people the benefit of the doubt, even when the world tells me not to. I hold doors open. I check in on friends. I believe in softness over sarcasm, listening over reacting.Lately, I’ve noticed how often this…