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A few borrowed thoughts for a new year...
Snow

The table is set, and our glasses are full
Though pieces go missing, may we still feel whole
We'll build new traditions in place of the old
'Cause life without revision will silence our souls
As gentle as feathers, the snow piles high
Our world gets rewritten and retraced every time
Like fresh plates and clean slates, our future is white
New Year's resolutions will reset tonight

Sleeping at Last

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"May we delete social media from our phones and become part of real communities that are sometimes underwhelming, because they are not full of the dopamine hits of Silicon Valley’s design, but also surprisingly beautiful. May we keep showing up, week after week, rain or shine, sparkly or dull. That’s it, just keep showing up.

May we do something rather than nothing when we get all up in our heads. 

May we be more grounded in our bodies. May our hearts break open.

May we ask: is this mine to do?"

Courtney Martin

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"So that's what saved my life in 2023: 

sparks of joy, coziness, intentional seasons, products that work, feeling like myself, easy help with meals, compassionately planning ahead, calm, family rhythms, and reading."

I don't think the goal of life is to succeed at what you set your mind to.

I think it's being kind to yourself when you don't.

Kendra Adachi

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painting by jorancedesign