oh gosh i felt this so deeply! i also am in a season of life in which im trying to accept where i am while also looking to the future. you are not alone! thank you for sharing this piece of your heart with us!
Love this—choosing presence over a to-do list that could double as a novella is a radical act of self-kindness. Here’s to a year of slow suns, humming fans, and tea-scented victories—may all our ‘goals’ fit comfortably in the margins. ☕🌿
“January has a way of making you feel rushed and behind in life.”
tell January to chill..! this reads like choosing your own tempo on purpose~ soft, grounded, no fake hustle. safety over sparkle, presence over panic. honestly? that sounds like a good year already.
You deserve to have time and space to discover yourself for yourself. No rushing, no pressure, just now. Yes exactly. Or you will wake up one day with a long list of regret. Don’t do that to yourself. Tell everyone around you “hush, not now!”
To exist simply with just a few things that genuinely nourish my body, mind and soul. The slow warmth of the sun on my arms. The quiet hum of the fan. The soft rustle of cotton as I stretch. The smell of tea brewing in the afternoon. The lull of distant voices and everyday sounds moving at their own pace.
Thank you, Nixie :) and just like the tinker bell fairy next to your name, you’ve sprinkled on me some magical pixie dust, with your hopeful comment.. ✨
You’ve nudged me to further realise that safety indeed has to feel mundane for it is only in everyday events, routine and sounds, one knows predictability, which means there’s consistency and one can exist simply, without continuously guessing, without scanning, without bracing..
I feel there is more to this.. but right now, I’m here. And here feels right!
Tsetsy - im glad this gave you the feel. Knowing it’s out there & what it feels like is how we can get back or access safety within us, in any given situation. I’m hoping to cultivate that place within me, one brick at a time :) and I’m glad you’re here. Thank you! 🤗
I knoww! Ive been feeling this. All our lives, in different countries, different history, converging on similar journeys.. It’s the same story, different voices maybe ? :)
This is such a tender and honest reflection, Meera. Your words really touched me — especially that soft turning inward and the clarity that emerged in the quiet. I deeply appreciate how you’re choosing what feels true and nourishing, rather than rushing into the noise of expectations. Wishing you a year filled with gentleness, presence, and the quiet kind of joy that doesn’t need to prove anything.
I approve of this plan, Meera! It's an awesome way to grow in balance, minimalism in a tiny peace bowl. Loving yourself and knowing yourself should be the founding stones of everyone's life, but isn't true that most people walking around us, like zombies, have never ever put their hands on either of their stones?
I am happy that even tough people around you do send their hints at societal pressure and expectations, those are not enforced on you so I know you have a loving family, despite their own inner seeded wrongs. All parents are meant to fuck us up in new, original ways so if yours have spared just a bit of time and space for you, I love them for it.
There's just one thing that confused me in your text, Meera. You said house in Italy then proceeded to describe a day in Japan! :))
"I felt the thing you feel on a Saturday afternoon when the sun is shining outside, warm and lazy, the thing you feel when the air smells faintly of dry earth and jasmine, when cotton clothes brush against your skin softly, and the distant street sounds..an idling bike, a crow calling, a gentle breeze through the leaves; one that makes the world feel familiar, unhurried, safe."
Nicole, every interaction from you feels like the safety ive been looking for. Your attunement to my journey and feelings lends me so much confidence and comfort. I love the picture of “loving oneself and knowing oneself as two founding stones” - it feels grounding, stones that I can hold in each of my hand to know that I’m guided by something very real.
Also how every time you’re able to slightly tilt my head, to see what I miss.. nudging towards the love i do have amidst everything else.
Also for catching what my heart wanted Japan .. when my mind had wandered off to Italy! Haha :) :)
Thank you for the grace and kindness you extend to me.
I love this Meera. I started this year with a long list of goals, but have needed instead to feel my through. Sometimes that’s what we need.
You transported me to those quiet moments of sun, tea, distant voices…some of my favorites 💗
🫂 I feel happy that i was able to bring you the tiniest bit of comfort.
Also, it’s been same for me. The goals effortlessly arise on its own when we feel rested and energised.
That’s so true, and so easy to forget 💕
This was lovely.
I love he picture you put with it. It looks like absolute heaven.
I think in the end there really only needs to be one thing on your list. You.
May your year be as gentle as your words.
Thank you for sharing.
How very kind! Just me on my list! I love this. Thank you🫶
I’m glad it brought you comfort. I wish only the best things for you as well :)
oh gosh i felt this so deeply! i also am in a season of life in which im trying to accept where i am while also looking to the future. you are not alone! thank you for sharing this piece of your heart with us!
Hugs, Cherry!
There’s so much gentleness and truth in this.❤️✨
Choosing safety and presence feels like the bravest kind of progress.🙏🏼
Thank you, Dora🫶
Love this—choosing presence over a to-do list that could double as a novella is a radical act of self-kindness. Here’s to a year of slow suns, humming fans, and tea-scented victories—may all our ‘goals’ fit comfortably in the margins. ☕🌿
Thank you, Dipti! 🫶This means a lot! 🙂😇
Always! May our slow suns shine brighter than any to-do list. 🌞
“January has a way of making you feel rushed and behind in life.”
tell January to chill..! this reads like choosing your own tempo on purpose~ soft, grounded, no fake hustle. safety over sparkle, presence over panic. honestly? that sounds like a good year already.
Asuka ~ your words breeze in pulling me into the present moment , always. Thank you! Hugs or high 5s, whatever you prefer! 🫶
You deserve to have time and space to discover yourself for yourself. No rushing, no pressure, just now. Yes exactly. Or you will wake up one day with a long list of regret. Don’t do that to yourself. Tell everyone around you “hush, not now!”
Ive learnt this the hard way too, Dorie and I thank you for the caution for often it slips away amidst the voices of others around. Thank you! 🫶
you are onto something beautiful here!:
To exist simply with just a few things that genuinely nourish my body, mind and soul. The slow warmth of the sun on my arms. The quiet hum of the fan. The soft rustle of cotton as I stretch. The smell of tea brewing in the afternoon. The lull of distant voices and everyday sounds moving at their own pace.
Thank you, Nixie :) and just like the tinker bell fairy next to your name, you’ve sprinkled on me some magical pixie dust, with your hopeful comment.. ✨
You’ve nudged me to further realise that safety indeed has to feel mundane for it is only in everyday events, routine and sounds, one knows predictability, which means there’s consistency and one can exist simply, without continuously guessing, without scanning, without bracing..
I feel there is more to this.. but right now, I’m here. And here feels right!
Thank you for leading me to this insight! 🫶💌
Oof, this spoke to me. The way you described that Saturday‑afternoon kind of safety? I felt that. Your whole vibe for 2026 feels peaceful
Tsetsy - im glad this gave you the feel. Knowing it’s out there & what it feels like is how we can get back or access safety within us, in any given situation. I’m hoping to cultivate that place within me, one brick at a time :) and I’m glad you’re here. Thank you! 🤗
This is so relatable it's scary, Meera
I knoww! Ive been feeling this. All our lives, in different countries, different history, converging on similar journeys.. It’s the same story, different voices maybe ? :)
Don’t be scared! 🫂🤗
That's what's so magical about this place ❤️
This is such a tender and honest reflection, Meera. Your words really touched me — especially that soft turning inward and the clarity that emerged in the quiet. I deeply appreciate how you’re choosing what feels true and nourishing, rather than rushing into the noise of expectations. Wishing you a year filled with gentleness, presence, and the quiet kind of joy that doesn’t need to prove anything.
Thank you, Sunshine :) love how the name is personification of something so uplifting.
I’m glad this resonated with you.
I’m learning to ask myself what it needs instead of assuming. :)
Thank you for your light and energy. I wish you the same. 🤗🫶
Love this .. especially the part of not needing a long list of goals —just self acceptance, which achieving is a great accomplishment. 💛
It is.. all others are branches. Keeping it simple this year. Thank you Meggen. 🫶🤗
Love the name btw.. reminds me of the show Malcolm in the middle haha.. :)
You are welcome Meera 💛 and thank you:) I am indeed a middle child and in middle age.
So am I :) in my messy middle. 🙃
Well, we can buddies in the mess together! Glad we crossed paths:)
Absolutely! 🙃
Yah:)
I approve of this plan, Meera! It's an awesome way to grow in balance, minimalism in a tiny peace bowl. Loving yourself and knowing yourself should be the founding stones of everyone's life, but isn't true that most people walking around us, like zombies, have never ever put their hands on either of their stones?
I am happy that even tough people around you do send their hints at societal pressure and expectations, those are not enforced on you so I know you have a loving family, despite their own inner seeded wrongs. All parents are meant to fuck us up in new, original ways so if yours have spared just a bit of time and space for you, I love them for it.
There's just one thing that confused me in your text, Meera. You said house in Italy then proceeded to describe a day in Japan! :))
"I felt the thing you feel on a Saturday afternoon when the sun is shining outside, warm and lazy, the thing you feel when the air smells faintly of dry earth and jasmine, when cotton clothes brush against your skin softly, and the distant street sounds..an idling bike, a crow calling, a gentle breeze through the leaves; one that makes the world feel familiar, unhurried, safe."
Sending hugs! 🤗
Nicole, every interaction from you feels like the safety ive been looking for. Your attunement to my journey and feelings lends me so much confidence and comfort. I love the picture of “loving oneself and knowing oneself as two founding stones” - it feels grounding, stones that I can hold in each of my hand to know that I’m guided by something very real.
Also how every time you’re able to slightly tilt my head, to see what I miss.. nudging towards the love i do have amidst everything else.
Also for catching what my heart wanted Japan .. when my mind had wandered off to Italy! Haha :) :)
Thank you for the grace and kindness you extend to me.
Your presence is deeply appreciated! 🫂🤗 🫶
🫂🙌✨️
No pressure…just now. I like.
Thanks Debra 🫶
🙂↔️ you’re a softie! Thank you. Hugs! 🫶