This is exactly what I love about living in Vermont. No one cares, no one is impressed with your stuff. There is no place to buy the things people compete for and about. We talk about gardens and chickens, books and art.
One thing I found (I am recently 60) is that I am even more interested in raising money and awareness for a charity I adore and respect. For me, having it all has morphed into having time to tell their story.
Really loved this and something I’ve been thinking about. I love beautiful things but I want just a handful of them, not all of them, and not things that are close. It takes discipline to realize that and be ok with what you have.
Thank you for this! It reminds me of that saying ‘Save me from what I want’. I can get so caught up in want and fear of that want (rejection, judgment, never making it happen).
It’s a horrible cycle and causes to crippling anxiety. It’s also our modern condition.
There’s been so many times where I wish I could just stop, enjoy the moment, not get caught up in the cycle. But it’s a hard place to get to. It takes hard work to make less happen.
I’m not sure if I’ve ever felt more connected to a piece of writing. How you managed to articulate my exact feelings is breathtaking. I am saving this so I can re-read this when I need validation. Thank you
Yessss, the romance of anonymity!!! Love this post so much and resonate deeply ✨
This is exactly what I love about living in Vermont. No one cares, no one is impressed with your stuff. There is no place to buy the things people compete for and about. We talk about gardens and chickens, books and art.
One thing I found (I am recently 60) is that I am even more interested in raising money and awareness for a charity I adore and respect. For me, having it all has morphed into having time to tell their story.
Love this.
Really loved this and something I’ve been thinking about. I love beautiful things but I want just a handful of them, not all of them, and not things that are close. It takes discipline to realize that and be ok with what you have.
Thank you for this! It reminds me of that saying ‘Save me from what I want’. I can get so caught up in want and fear of that want (rejection, judgment, never making it happen).
It’s a horrible cycle and causes to crippling anxiety. It’s also our modern condition.
There’s been so many times where I wish I could just stop, enjoy the moment, not get caught up in the cycle. But it’s a hard place to get to. It takes hard work to make less happen.
I’ve never heard that saying and I love it. Thank you for reading!
I’m not sure if I’ve ever felt more connected to a piece of writing. How you managed to articulate my exact feelings is breathtaking. I am saving this so I can re-read this when I need validation. Thank you
So glad you enjoyed. Thank you for reading!!!
Wow. This read feels like what you are explaining. Simple, less, nothing to prove. So fresh because today's culture is all about "what's next?"
What a refreshing read. Really enjoyed it
This was perfect. Thank you.
I resonate with this so deeply! I’ve been thinking a lot about this myself lately—it’s so nice to see it in such beautiful words!
Thank you so much 🩷
Thank you for the reminder that romanticising your life can look like taking back ownership and privacy. I loved this so much!! 💗☺️
Thank you for this!
can relate so much to this. thank you for sharing <3
This was powerful and resonates
THIS. One million times, THIS. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️
I love this so much 🫶
I’ve been sitting with this so much recently, totally relate. Thank you for sharing x