Good morning and completely satisfied Saturday to ya! I hope your weekend is off to a quiet and peaceable begin.

For the previous couple of weeks, it’s develop into actually clear to me how fantastic it actually is to only be alive, so one factor I’ve been making an attempt to do is to interrupt previous patterns and take a look at new issues.

To not get overwhelmed, I informed myself that it may very well be the teeny, tiniest new factor to attempt, and even only one new factor can be simply nice.

I ended up making an attempt fairly a number of new issues! I wrote all of it down in a brief record as a result of seeing one thing in print at all times provides me a way of accomplishment and makes me really feel prefer it’s actual. It additionally provides me the motivation to maintain going. 🙂

New issues I attempted and breaking previous patterns, September 18-22

• Cooked a pair vegan meals for lunch — roasted pepper chickpea pasta on Tuesday, cherry tomato gnocchi on Wednesday and garlicky cannellini bean stew (served with a thick slice of multi-grain bread, yum) on Thursday.



• Walked a brand new route across the neighborhood and noticed a pink lovely hibiscus plant that I’ve by no means seen earlier than in somebody’s yard.



• Listened to Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “Guts” in its entirety (so good).
• Breaking an previous sample — When issues get arduous, I retreat inward, get quiet and push folks away. As a substitute, I shared what’s been occurring with my buddies right here on MBB and some buddies I’ve had IRL for years. I’m so glad I did this as a result of I’ve acquired the loving help I desperately wished and wanted. It’s a aid to know I don’t have to hold this heavy load by myself.

This week’s studying

Why are empties so fascinating?

Oooh

As a result of I like a pure look

Have a beautiful remainder of your day. Light reminder that you’re a good particular person and also you deserve a lot love and kindness!

Your pleasant neighborhood magnificence addict,

Karen