Merry Christmas
Engage – MORE // LESS
MORE finishing the year soft, LESS finishing the year strong.
MORE embracing the season of dormancy, of slowing down.
MORE snuggles on the couch, LESS planned activities 24/7.
MORE engaging in the magic and the mess, LESS engaging in the expectations.
MORE focus on priorities, but LESS actual priorities.
MORE stops at the playground, LESS stuff to fill up our house.
MORE showing up authentically.
MORE deep conversations and vulnerability, LESS surface level.
MORE sabbath practice.
MORE embracing The And Space.
MORE peace, LESS turbulence.
MORE living in the present, LESS overthinking.
MORE connection, LESS distraction.
MORE delight and awe, LESS going through the motions.
MORE experiences, LESS clutter and things.
MORE deep breaths.
MORE texts, LESS tech.
MORE good books, but MORE of The Good Book.
MORE family hugs, pups included.
What are you hoping to incorporate more and less of in this season?
Engage – 30 Simple Joys
- Callahan looking proud – of his artwork, walking, or finishing his meal.
- Waking up with both dogs in our bed (especially on cool nights).
- The next book in a good series.
- Talking about life and politics in bed with Kevin before we fall asleep.
- Pumkin chai lattes.
- Callahan’s smile and excitement when we pick him up from daycare.
- Sunsets.
- Cozy fall sweaters.
- Having all the windows open in the evenings to let in the crisp fall air.
- Days and days in a row of 60-70 degree temperatures.
- Evening walks full of giggling, blathering, and talking with my boy.
- Memes and quotes I relate to.
- The familiarity of regular hangs with friends as well as the conversations and accountability that come with them.
- Rhythms.
- Habit stacking and productivity.
- Packages in the mail.
- The creative “flow” of mini books and other hobby projects.
- Saying “no” to something not meant for me and the feeling that comes afterwards.
- All the people who love and care for our boy. Our village.
- Leaves changing colors.
- Anything jewel-tone.
- Coming together for a cause.
- Drifting off to sleep after a full day.
- Texts from college friends just to check in.
- Hitting snooze and sleeping five more minutes.
- Feeling “in the loop”.
- Pretty and inspiring outdoor spaces.
- A stack of “TBR” books on my nightstand.
- Cold water (to drink), hot water (for showers).
- Fountain sodas, light ice. ALWAYS.