There wasn't an exact date, but it was sometime after having my first child. Motherhood is beautiful but it is also quite overwhelming at times. I was always striving for "simple" but could never get it quite right until I stumbled onto minimalism which completely changed my life.
This was such a beautiful read. It felt like this newsletter found me at the right time. I was just journaling this morning about not having patience. Lately I have been so restless about my creative career because of not taking it slow, I wanted to see immediate results and reach where i want to be quickly. The beauty of a journey lies in the slow process, I love Mackenzie’s slow 24 hours and yes a slow cup of tea or coffee sure makes a big difference. “Start small, no need to overhaul your life in less than 24 hours” im going to write this sentence down and remind myself about it everyday.
This was such a wholesome interview, thanks Sophie for putting this together and Mackenzie for making me realise how beautiful slow living is and can be. Cheers 🌸
Oh, I’m so glad this resonated with you Srinidhi! That makes me happy 😊 And a big thank you to Sophie for doing this series; I’m learning new things along with everyone else!
I’ve decided on Italy!! But I want to travel it for three months so I can see everything from lakes to mountains to cities to ocean!!! What would be your choice? X
"You can't take it with you" - this is so true and a great reminder for those of us who may get caught in the cycle of materialism. I've been there and I'm slowly moving myself away from it. This phrase definitely provides perspective ✨
I also loved Four Thousand Weeks!
Thanks Mackenzie for such an insightful interview and to Sophie for sharing.
Beautiful! As a mother to two little ones, I can so relate to that feeling of wanting to slow down whilst also being so incredibly busy and overwhelmed with just the day to day. Thanks for the reminder to sit and enjoy a cup of tea in the afternoon x
Loved reading this. I am the same with my first cup of coffee or tea, Mackenzie 😂 But the next cup I try to savor much more. "Resistance is suffering" really hit me hard as I resist almost constantly, but am working on flowing through better. Made me ponder a lot.
Such thoughtful questions too. Thank you for sharing Sophie & Mackenzie!
It’s so true, isn’t it? I’ve had to remind myself of that quote many times especially when I am dealing with bad bouts of anxiety.
Oliver Burkeman’s book is brilliant. I really feel everyone should give it a read at some point 🤓
Be gentle with yourself in your recovery 🤍 Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment, I'm so pleased you're enjoying the series 🥰
This was such a beautiful read. It felt like this newsletter found me at the right time. I was just journaling this morning about not having patience. Lately I have been so restless about my creative career because of not taking it slow, I wanted to see immediate results and reach where i want to be quickly. The beauty of a journey lies in the slow process, I love Mackenzie’s slow 24 hours and yes a slow cup of tea or coffee sure makes a big difference. “Start small, no need to overhaul your life in less than 24 hours” im going to write this sentence down and remind myself about it everyday.
This was such a wholesome interview, thanks Sophie for putting this together and Mackenzie for making me realise how beautiful slow living is and can be. Cheers 🌸
Oh, I’m so glad this resonated with you Srinidhi! That makes me happy 😊 And a big thank you to Sophie for doing this series; I’m learning new things along with everyone else!
Thank you so much for reading and taking time to comment, Srinidhi. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this episode of the series 🤍🥰
Beautiful. And I am really reflecting on the question of where to go if expenses were not a factor... can I choose a whole continent?!? 🤣
Yes, you can choose a whole continent! No rules! 😂😘
I’ve decided on Italy!! But I want to travel it for three months so I can see everything from lakes to mountains to cities to ocean!!! What would be your choice? X
I’ve always wanted to visit Scotland! It is on my someday list 🥰
"You can't take it with you" - this is so true and a great reminder for those of us who may get caught in the cycle of materialism. I've been there and I'm slowly moving myself away from it. This phrase definitely provides perspective ✨
I also loved Four Thousand Weeks!
Thanks Mackenzie for such an insightful interview and to Sophie for sharing.
I’ve found that phrase to be quite helpful when doing a declutter. It does help put things into perspective 🌿
Yes, Four Thousand Weeks was so good! And I’m glad you enjoyed the interview Lyndsay 💚
I NEED to read it! Lots of people have recommended the book, and I'm desperate to give it a try. Thanks for reading, Lyndsay! 🤍
Beautiful! As a mother to two little ones, I can so relate to that feeling of wanting to slow down whilst also being so incredibly busy and overwhelmed with just the day to day. Thanks for the reminder to sit and enjoy a cup of tea in the afternoon x
Thank you Ashley! And yes, that afternoon cup of tea does wonders for me. It adds a bit of calm to the day 🌿
Ah, I feel this so much! Being a mum comes with a rollercoaster of feelings 🤪🤣
Reading “slow cups of coffee” felt so delicious. Slow mornings are my favorite part of the day. Reading this was a delight!
Oh, thank you so much Jenovia! 🧡 Slow mornings are lovely ☺️
I never realised I was also inhaling my coffee until I saw Mackenzie mention it in this interview! So guilty of that! 🤦🏼♀️😅
Loved reading this. I am the same with my first cup of coffee or tea, Mackenzie 😂 But the next cup I try to savor much more. "Resistance is suffering" really hit me hard as I resist almost constantly, but am working on flowing through better. Made me ponder a lot.
Such thoughtful questions too. Thank you for sharing Sophie & Mackenzie!
Aw thanks Hunter! I think when I became a mom, I learned how important it is to get the first cup of coffee down quick! 😂🤪
I resist a lot also, that is why I love that quote so much. It is helpful for me to remember, glad it resonated with you 💗
I'm exactly the same with my coffee 🤦🏼♀️. I've noticed it now, and I'm trying to actually stop and savour it 😌