someone once said to me
that if i didn't have a big life
they would be angry with me.
it was meant in a darling, inspirational way.
and inspire, it did.
because i thought...
you know what i want?
i want a small life.
a barefoot life.
i really, really do.
that's more than big enough for me.
i want this:
{ hearblack }
and this:
mornings like this:
{ via design*sponge }
and coffee like this:
{ sandra juto }
sometimes, when you take the time to think about
what you really, truly want & need.
the answer is surprising, comforting, strange and familiar
all at the same time.
This is something I do struggle with. I have said that to myself, in different words, or without words. I have always expected myself to do great things, have an important career... and as time goes on it becomes less likely, and I come to enjoy the small rewards in life more. But it is hard to squelch the expectations and desires that build up over decades.
ReplyDeletei think the personal definition of success and the societal definition of success are often very different. and very, very hard to separate.
ReplyDeleteit's taking a long time to be comfortable with my personal definition. and i suppose it could change at any time.
squishing a puppy face always makes me feel wild with success!
This is something I alsoo want
ReplyDeletei'd even go a step further to say the societal definition of success often impedes your personal quest for it. at least for me. i am softening and settling into a small life as well. it's nice.
ReplyDeletei don't feel so alone in my thoughts anymore, thank you.
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