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I’ve been a minimalist for years now... and I love it.
Now, I’m not a militant, “don’t-own-anything” kind of person. I just feel better with less clutter around me. And I prefer to spend money on activities rather than things.
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One thing I noticed when I was pregnant was that I was often really harsh on myself for what I ate.
I eat pretty healthily (I know that’s relative!) – but if I had a bad day, I would treat myself to a donut or a chocolate bar. And I was getting more and more annoyed by this. There’s a little place near where I live called Tofino.
It’s beautiful – right on the coast, with a friendly hippy vibe. One useful nugget I learnt last year that kept me going was:
Most people give up. That’s right: most people - when it comes to things that challenge them or might take a while – give up. I was listening to one of Pink’s songs earlier.
One of my favourite lyrics of hers is: “Done looking for the critics, ‘cause they're everywhere, They don't like my jeans, they don't get my hair...” This is a post about gratitude... for all the sh*tty things that have happened in my life :)
I’m expecting a baby soon, and am learning that you get a LOT of advice when you’re pregnant.
Don’t get me wrong… most of it is helpful, and all of it is well-meaning. But people have very specific thoughts and beliefs around babies. Yesterday I woke up at 4:14 am.
My mind was racing. I’ve had a lot on recently, and as a result, have gotten behind on a lot. I had a "life-defining" moment when I was 21.
I was living in Russia at the time, and my then boyfriend and a friend had come to visit. We started talking about goals and life ambitions.  I was out walking the other day and saw a beautiful swan on a lake. And it got me thinking... Isn't it funny how we appreciate swans for their beauty... but we don't do the same with ourselves! |