Posts tagged simple pleasure
Simple pleasure of the week: Kindness from others

While Matt and I are expecting to welcome our first child into the world any day now, something that has struck both of us throughout this pregnancy has been the kindness we’ve received from others. We have received such an outpouring of support, and generosity, and encouragement. It’s been humbling in the best kind of way. It’s been a process that has brought us closer to others, even amidst this pandemic, and shelter

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Simple pleasure of the week: taking your mask off

There’s really nothing better than taking off your mask after an errand or at the end of the day and feeling the cool rush of air against the part of your face that’s been covered and smothered by your breath. My coworker read me a joke about how taking of your mask is the new taking off your bra at the end of the day. Face masks certainly aren’t ideal, and the wearing of them has made me appreciate having a bare face. This simple

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Simple pleasure of the week: putting on pajamas after a long day

I can’t believe I haven’t thought of this simple pleasure until now! Is there anything better than peeling out of your work clothes, and slipping into pajamas or loungewear after a long day? There’s something symbolic about it really, as though it signifies the change of energy and intention as you get ready to wind down and relax. I personally change out of my work clothes as soon as I get home, before I do anything else. Even

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Simple pleasure of the week: the art of slow living

This is the time to learn the art of slow living. It’s never been easier to reduce the busyness, focus on what’s truly important, and spend your time in deep connection with whatever it is you’re doing and whoever it is you’re doing it with. The art of slow living is about cutting out all the excess that doesn’t really contribute to your quality of life. It’s about deepening the connection to what does contribute to your life, slowing down

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