“It helped that my life slowed down. Quitting my media job played a big part in that, then Covid, then my cat’s sickness, and then eventually it felt like a choice—to invest more in my immediate surroundings, to learn to cook, to read more, to post less, to dream differently. The relief in that shift was recognizing how much the little stuff always mattered, even when I treated it like a nuisance. These days I really do believe that chores give my life meaning. Not just because they present texture and struggle and a necessary counterpart to rest (all true), but because maintenance is in itself profound. Caring for ourselves, for other people, for our homes, for plants and other animals—these are the unfinishable projects of our lives. We do them over and over not to conquer them, or for personal gain, but to maintain and nourish them, with no greater expectation. Given how swayed humans are by the pursuit of growth, wealth, ownership, and power, I think this is very sweet and pure. Almost spiritual.”
— Haley Nahman, #118: Mark this off your to-do list (Maybe Baby, October 18, 2022)
Post Title & Inspiration: Aldous Huxley: “It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.”
Sometimes, our, priorities, find a way, to, rearrange themselves for us, helping us, find back what we had, already, lost.
Yes! And thank goodness for that.
So beautiful her words and also the thought behind all these words. Thank you dear david, have a nice day, Love, nia
Agree Nia. Thank you.
a wonderful shift in her universe
Agree!
I did a similar shift about five years ago and I feel much freer now. I can well understand what Haley Nahman writes.
Thanks for sharing
Klausbernd 🙂
So glad. Thanks for sharing Klaus.
This speaks to me in so many ways. Thanks!
Good!
Love the purity and simplicity of this observation.
Right. A peaceful lifting of the soul.
A few years back, when I was so sick, all I wanted was to be able to take care of myself and my home unassisted. No need to get into specifics, but returning to self-sufficiency, the calming rhythms of regular routines – all seemed so fantastic and so out of reach. Against that backdrop is the pleasure I still derive from the mundane – folding laundry, cooking, etc…there is nothing that can bring our lives into relief quicker than re-claiming yourself and your have-to’s. The more analog the task, the greater the delight.
Beautiful Mimi. I can “feel” all this. Thank you for sharing.
I am way ahead of her on the chores part. Thinking of going into media now.
Laughing. Good one.
Hits the nail on the head!
Doesn’t she thought?!!?
Beautiful perspective. Love this wisdom 🙏🏻🧡
Right!
Simple is better
That it is!
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Aldous Huxley: “It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.”
Beautiful article. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
I just keep thinking of this photo…when I originally saw this post I was partially down the page and my computer was having issues loading…so my introduction was watching the photo materialize from the bottom up…my first thought was Dale! -looks like her, though I don’t think she has pink hair…same great smile and face structure…face Joy…
Agree!!!!
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This resonates strongly with me. My illness and current disability were and undeniable call to slow down, shift my priorities. Learning to rest, although counter-intuitive, has made profound shifts in my life.