Penelope, both of these things—being with a loved one *and* enjoying unscheduled time—are beautiful gifts individually; together, though, they're dynamite. 💥
A trip to Ireland. To touch base to my lineage. To learn about the people and their/my histories. Expensive but well worth the experience. My heart still sings when I think about the trip!
Ooh, I absolutely love this. You're speaking to the incredibly valuable "memory dividends" that continue paying off many years after an experience like this has ended! In my book, those dividends are priceless. I'm so glad you gave yourself this beautiful gift, Nancy.
" Life’s purpose, I guarantee you, is not to efficiently complete a bunch of checklist items." but....but.....I feel so ATTACKED lol <3 <3 <3 lovingly of course
If it makes you feel any better, each and every one of these directives is a personal attack written from me, to myself, as I lesson I *very* much need to keep relearning. 😂
I completely agree: there's no better gift to yourself than the kind of food that makes you feel amazing and energetic! That fuels all the other good stuff in your life...so, totally worth the splurge.
You're a big part of the inspiration for this post! You've long exemplified the kind of Responsible Adult who is equally adept at treating herself in the here-and-now. (And also: yes, let the Drew-stalking commence. 😂)
Spending time with my granddaughter with no agenda
Penelope, both of these things—being with a loved one *and* enjoying unscheduled time—are beautiful gifts individually; together, though, they're dynamite. 💥
Thank you so much for sharing!
A trip to Ireland. To touch base to my lineage. To learn about the people and their/my histories. Expensive but well worth the experience. My heart still sings when I think about the trip!
Ooh, I absolutely love this. You're speaking to the incredibly valuable "memory dividends" that continue paying off many years after an experience like this has ended! In my book, those dividends are priceless. I'm so glad you gave yourself this beautiful gift, Nancy.
" Life’s purpose, I guarantee you, is not to efficiently complete a bunch of checklist items." but....but.....I feel so ATTACKED lol <3 <3 <3 lovingly of course
If it makes you feel any better, each and every one of these directives is a personal attack written from me, to myself, as I lesson I *very* much need to keep relearning. 😂
A whole foods plant base meal even though its more expensive and time consuming.
I completely agree: there's no better gift to yourself than the kind of food that makes you feel amazing and energetic! That fuels all the other good stuff in your life...so, totally worth the splurge.
Fully embracing the gift-giving mindset over here! Let's find a way to hang out with Drew the next time you are in Chicago :)
You're a big part of the inspiration for this post! You've long exemplified the kind of Responsible Adult who is equally adept at treating herself in the here-and-now. (And also: yes, let the Drew-stalking commence. 😂)
Another beautiful and wise column, Maddie Burton.
Thank you so much, Tom Burton. I’m so lucky to have such an amazing writer and human being as my #1 fan (and dad!!). 🥰