Tag: Gentle Living
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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…