Weekend Wisdom: Noticing and celebrating what you love makes it easier to release what you don’t.
Under the stars with Norah Jones.
(photo credit @beautifuldetour)
I hope you’ve had a lovely week and are looking forward to these Weekend Favorites to enjoy with a coffee, tea, smoothie or whatever you are enjoying this morning. One beautiful article I want to bring to your attention was written by my dear friend, Rachel. She’s a somatic therapist in NYC and she recently shared her heartbreaking/heart-healing story of letting go after five years of IVF. Her story really moved me and I know it will move you too. Her experience reminds all of us that even though it may be painful, letting go is still possible. She says, “Sometimes, though, letting go of something feels like a sticky, tense breath in my chest that holds a memory for ransom: a micro-trauma that my body isn’t ready to release yet. It hurts to keep it and it hurts to relinquish it. Often, these are the objects that I shove deep down into a random drawer and when I come upon them, it’s a gut-punch from my past.” You can read Rachel’s beautiful story here.
Ok … onto the favorites
I want to watch this again, and this, oh and this too of course.
How to finally let go of your clothes.
I’m surprised we are still arguing about this.
7 simple steps to organize your photos.
Currently reading this book.
My love of Nancy Meyer’s movie made me share this playlist.
She made me cry too!
When you are simplifying your life, remember this.
This may help you sleep better.
Wow, these kids are Wicked singers.
7 things you must abandon for a simpler life.
A dear friend wrote this beautiful story about letting go after years of IVF.
How to cut screen time by 80%. (I adored this video)
Need a happiness boost? Try one of these microadventures.
5 signs you may have taken minimalism too far.
The soothing Italian habit you need to weave into your workday.
How to give your kids what technology can’t.
Stay healthy while traveling with these tips from flight attendants.
50 shades of selfcare.
Please stop wearing these 3 things (at any age).
Yum.
Today’s Instagram favorite is from @sophia.joan.short with a beautiful reminder for all of us.
I hope you enjoy this edition of August Weekend Favorites and have a weekend full of rare moments, love and connections.
xo,
Courtney