I so appreciate your Slow Sunday Letter, Emily. As an advid journaler I love, too, that you share prompts that facilitate digging into the subject more deeply and personally. 🥰 Thank you!
Dawna - thank you so much. I love journaling too, it helps me sift through my thoughts and get to the heart of how I feel. Whenever I am thinking about something new, or pondering an idea I always look to journal prompts to help me go deeper. I am so glad they help you too!
Everything you mentioned is how I try to keep my home! Warm, inviting, and cozy. Blankets, candles, plants, nature inspired decor ❤️ I don’t know how people live in houses that look like show homes. They are beautiful, but it just doesn’t feel homey.
I totally agree, and in essence a lot of these slow home practices are really small, easy to achieve, and inexpensive and they are soooo powerful. I like the concept of mirroring your inner self into your living space.
I have to second the declutterring tip. It’s something I recommend to my counseling clients too. It’s easy to forget how much our physical space can impact our mental health, but it very much does. Thanks for the read!
Decluttering is one of my favourite things to do, it is also my TOP pottering activity! I literally cannot relax fully until I have created a calm, clean space. Thank you for reading!
I love your posts - such a fan already. And yes, love the video! Nice to really see and hear the person behind these beautiful posts. And it’s lovely to witness the experimentation x Selina
Such helpful and actionable tips for slow living - thank you! I am such a slow living advocate, as I found I needed to offset the fast-paced life I used to live in London (I had to live there for work, rather than out of choice). Now that I’m in the countryside, and spring is upon us, I am so enjoying embracing nature too - and will endeavour to do so more! 🥰
Thank you! I hope it helps :) I like building a Slow community here so we can all learn and be inspired by each other. I bet the countryside is beautiful right now, I love how the world wakes up with Spring. I hope you are enjoying lots of sunshine today.
It's really great to read your wisdom and that of others on here. The countryside is so so beautiful now - it really is waking up, bulbs blooming, trees returning to full leaf... We have had gorgeous sunshine although today is blowing something of a gale, so I think I'll stay inside!
You are wise beyond your years. Every word is golden.
I would only like to add (for your other fans) that Enlightenment is fleeting and if you ever find yourself in an elevated frame of mind, take a moment to soak it in. Mindfulness is all about living slow and, as Solomon advised us (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13) we should relax and love being alive.
Personally, I find the music of Steven Halpern to be very relaxing and stimulating at the same time.
Alice in Wonderland has always been a favorite of mine! I just finished reading The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding. It’s a mystery/thriller and I enjoyed it. Thank you for those journal prompts as well 💓
It's such a lovely book. I loved reading it and sparked a desire I read more classice children's literature 📚 oh I'll look up The Drowning Woman! Thank you 🙏
It is so interesting how making your bed in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. Psychologically, if my bed is still rumpled by mid-morning, we’ll then, so am I! 🙃💗
I totally agree ! I also love getting back into a made bed at the end of the day ... Feels more luxurious, than finding your way back into an unmade bed! 🙏✨
This was great Emily! I'm hoping to move house soon so I'm definitely going to try out those journal prompts 😊 I feel the exact same way about my home – it's like my own sanctuary and I think it's so important that we curate a space that makes us feel safe and comfortable. Also, if you want some more Wonderland, I'd recommend checking out the sequel book 'Through The Looking Glass' as some of the characters that we all know and love from the Disney film pop up in there!
Thank you so much Leah ! Oh thank you for the tip about 'Through the Looking Glass' I will definitely check that out, I am going through a children's classic literature phase... I think I am going to read The Wind in the Willows after Eleanor Oliphant.
Definitely love my home to be clean, tidy and organised. However, I’m naturally messy, forgetful and disorganised so it’s a constant battle alongside my partner being a hoarder it’s a compromise 🤣
I feel you ! My Husband is a recovering hoarder and a LEGO addict ... and we live in a small home! It is a constant balance! I find little and often helps the most.
Inspirational as always! This was a really good article. I have been decluttering some but now I shall pursue it with renewed vigor. Beautiful video!!! I just love your accent!
Thank you so much. I am so glad you liked it. I think creating the right space for you is soooo powerful. Total game changer for me. Thank you for encouraging me with the videos, I really appreciate it ... I am going to keep experimenting! I hope you are doing OK? Have a good weekend.
I was going to tell you that I grew up in the Ozark Mountains. If you want to know what my accent sounds like watch an old black and white episode of The Beverly Hillbillies.
Thanks so much for asking about me. Tex is doing better now. He is eating again and can do short walks. I'm not ashamed to admit that I am going to start seeing a therapist. I have no idea what that will be like but it can't hurt.
Keep making videos! They really add a nice personal touch to your beautiful articles.
I so appreciate your Slow Sunday Letter, Emily. As an advid journaler I love, too, that you share prompts that facilitate digging into the subject more deeply and personally. 🥰 Thank you!
Dawna - thank you so much. I love journaling too, it helps me sift through my thoughts and get to the heart of how I feel. Whenever I am thinking about something new, or pondering an idea I always look to journal prompts to help me go deeper. I am so glad they help you too!
Love all of the advice and journal prompts. Also loved Eleanor Oliphant. What a wonderful character she is! 🩵
Thank you Pam! I am so pleased. Eleanor is so wonderful! I am sure this may be my third 5 star read of 2024....
Everything you mentioned is how I try to keep my home! Warm, inviting, and cozy. Blankets, candles, plants, nature inspired decor ❤️ I don’t know how people live in houses that look like show homes. They are beautiful, but it just doesn’t feel homey.
I totally agree, and in essence a lot of these slow home practices are really small, easy to achieve, and inexpensive and they are soooo powerful. I like the concept of mirroring your inner self into your living space.
I have to second the declutterring tip. It’s something I recommend to my counseling clients too. It’s easy to forget how much our physical space can impact our mental health, but it very much does. Thanks for the read!
Decluttering is one of my favourite things to do, it is also my TOP pottering activity! I literally cannot relax fully until I have created a calm, clean space. Thank you for reading!
I love your posts - such a fan already. And yes, love the video! Nice to really see and hear the person behind these beautiful posts. And it’s lovely to witness the experimentation x Selina
Thank you so much. That means the world. I'm glad you like the video, I am going to work on it! Slow growth here too!
Such helpful and actionable tips for slow living - thank you! I am such a slow living advocate, as I found I needed to offset the fast-paced life I used to live in London (I had to live there for work, rather than out of choice). Now that I’m in the countryside, and spring is upon us, I am so enjoying embracing nature too - and will endeavour to do so more! 🥰
Thank you! I hope it helps :) I like building a Slow community here so we can all learn and be inspired by each other. I bet the countryside is beautiful right now, I love how the world wakes up with Spring. I hope you are enjoying lots of sunshine today.
It's really great to read your wisdom and that of others on here. The countryside is so so beautiful now - it really is waking up, bulbs blooming, trees returning to full leaf... We have had gorgeous sunshine although today is blowing something of a gale, so I think I'll stay inside!
UK Spring weather is the best - we've had a strong winds, a rain storm, hail, thunder and lightening, blue skies and sunshine!
All in about an hour if your part of the UK has been anything like mine today!
You are wise beyond your years. Every word is golden.
I would only like to add (for your other fans) that Enlightenment is fleeting and if you ever find yourself in an elevated frame of mind, take a moment to soak it in. Mindfulness is all about living slow and, as Solomon advised us (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13) we should relax and love being alive.
Personally, I find the music of Steven Halpern to be very relaxing and stimulating at the same time.
Thank you so much, so kind of you to say. As ever your recommendations are generous and so inspiring. Thank you.
Alice in Wonderland has always been a favorite of mine! I just finished reading The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding. It’s a mystery/thriller and I enjoyed it. Thank you for those journal prompts as well 💓
It's such a lovely book. I loved reading it and sparked a desire I read more classice children's literature 📚 oh I'll look up The Drowning Woman! Thank you 🙏
It is so interesting how making your bed in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. Psychologically, if my bed is still rumpled by mid-morning, we’ll then, so am I! 🙃💗
I totally agree ! I also love getting back into a made bed at the end of the day ... Feels more luxurious, than finding your way back into an unmade bed! 🙏✨
This was great Emily! I'm hoping to move house soon so I'm definitely going to try out those journal prompts 😊 I feel the exact same way about my home – it's like my own sanctuary and I think it's so important that we curate a space that makes us feel safe and comfortable. Also, if you want some more Wonderland, I'd recommend checking out the sequel book 'Through The Looking Glass' as some of the characters that we all know and love from the Disney film pop up in there!
Thank you so much Leah ! Oh thank you for the tip about 'Through the Looking Glass' I will definitely check that out, I am going through a children's classic literature phase... I think I am going to read The Wind in the Willows after Eleanor Oliphant.
Loved this Emily, so nurturing! 💛
Thank you so much Kate ☺️ that's so lovely to hear
Lovely post, and I agree, home is so important in so many different ways, and the space within has so much influence on our day-to-day lives 🏡
Thank you so much. I am so grateful to have a home I love, and have gained so much in the process of creating a slow home. 🙏🏡
I have just read The Turnaway Girls and now reading Daisys Vintage Cornish Camper Van
Oh thank you for mentioning these, I will check them out! I love hearing what people are reading.
Definitely love my home to be clean, tidy and organised. However, I’m naturally messy, forgetful and disorganised so it’s a constant battle alongside my partner being a hoarder it’s a compromise 🤣
I feel you ! My Husband is a recovering hoarder and a LEGO addict ... and we live in a small home! It is a constant balance! I find little and often helps the most.
Boys and their toys haha! I definitely agree, little and often, otherwise it’s too overwhelming.
Inspirational as always! This was a really good article. I have been decluttering some but now I shall pursue it with renewed vigor. Beautiful video!!! I just love your accent!
Thank you so much. I am so glad you liked it. I think creating the right space for you is soooo powerful. Total game changer for me. Thank you for encouraging me with the videos, I really appreciate it ... I am going to keep experimenting! I hope you are doing OK? Have a good weekend.
I was going to tell you that I grew up in the Ozark Mountains. If you want to know what my accent sounds like watch an old black and white episode of The Beverly Hillbillies.
Thanks so much for asking about me. Tex is doing better now. He is eating again and can do short walks. I'm not ashamed to admit that I am going to start seeing a therapist. I have no idea what that will be like but it can't hurt.
Keep making videos! They really add a nice personal touch to your beautiful articles.
I am so happy that Tex is doing better... That's such a relief. I think going to therapy is a wonderful step to take to look after yourself 🙏
I googled Ozark Mountains ... Absolutely breathtaking!
God bless you!
Love the slow living mindset approach you are helping us to achieve with your tips and inspirations Emily 🥰