Picture books, paper goods & pretty things.
I read these words in the midst of an article online and they struck a chord. Creativity takes courage. Things happen in life that knock your confidence and test your ability to trust the good. Keep hoping. Be tenacious. Sometimes a beautiful opportunity is just that.
Simple words felt like they should be inked.
I've been researching Qigong practices lately as I'd like to start taking some classes. My search led me to this lovely little video from a lady called Mimi Kuo-Deemer. She has several Qigong videos on YouTube but also some about her vinyasa yoga practice. This one was so nice I had to share it, perfect for a quiet Saturday.
I've recently discovered Breathe Magazine which is new to the shelves in the UK. It is just so lovely and I can't recommend it enough as a lovely antidote to magazines full of adverts. All the articles are considered, kind, interesting and warm-hearted. If you can pick up a copy, it really is a perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea.
Yesterday hygge was announced as one of the 'words of the year' by the Collins English Dictionary and if you walk into any bookshop in the UK at the moment you will see books on the subject piled high ready for the Christmas season. Like many others, I've noticed the word tip-toeing into our collective consciousness and I feel like hygge is exactly what we all need. A bit like how mindfulness reminds me to be in the moment, hygge reminds me that simple pleasures and a feeling of cosy contentment and security is important to our wellbeing. Hygge is all about the feeling of absolute peace and warmth which we sometimes forget in our frenetic world. It can be anything from curling up with a good book to enjoying a hot chocolate under a fluffy blanket or a cosy, wine-fuelled dinner with friends, all preferably by candlelight, although I think fairylight would do the trick.
