What are you grateful for, lately?
With love,
Michy
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As summer quickly descends into fall here in the Swannanoa Valley, I've found it necessary to take deeper breaths and pay more attention to all the wonder around me. (I may not be able to stop time, but I can slow myself down moving through it.) That's the hope, at least. You can read the speech he gave to Congress here. The singular beauty of this places never ceases to captivate me. I'm constantly grateful for my home in the mountains.
What are you grateful for, lately? With love, Michy
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman. xoxo,
Michy "Joy is the love of the moment that you’re in right now." -Stephen Colbert on faith, joy, and the Pope in this interview. Joy is: climbing mountains and napping in the sun with sweet friends. What brings you joy?
xoxo, Michelle Last Saturday Adam and I celebrated our 21st birthday. It's been challenging for me to figure out how to mark our birthday through this platform, perhaps that's why I'm nearly a week late, but what feels best right now is to give thanks and extend love to all the people and experiences that helped to make this birthday particularly memorable. As I compiled this list what stood out to me most was the abundance of love surrounding me here at school specifically, but during this time of my life in general. At all times of the day I'm surrounded by those whom I love deeply in the many, often goofy and awkward, ways I express love and who love me back in the many ways they know how to love. The bonds I'm building here are deep, grounding, and supportive (and for that I am truly grateful). So, without further ado, here is a list of 10 highlights from my first week as a 21 year old. 1. Coffee: (no explanation required) 2. Sweet notes from the roomie 3. Work that inspires, worship that grounds, and prayer that guides 4. Friends who remind me that sometimes it's more about the people than the place 5. But place matters a hell of a lot, too 6. Courage "Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart." Over time, this definition has changed, and today, we typically associate courage with heroic and brave deeds. But in my opinion, this definition fails to recognize the inner strength and level of commitment required for us to actually speak honestly and openly about who we are and about our experiences -- good and bad. Speaking from our hearts is what I think of as "ordinary courage.” -Brene Brown 7. Late night tea inspiration (aka payments for late night child care) 8. Putting good advice into action (self-love, y'all) 9. Fam Din @ La Bambas 10. Adam The Twinner's love and support for me extends beyond words (as evidenced by his stance in solidarity with me against hair brushes).
I hope this coming week brings you many opportunities to rock wild hair, a big smile, and a heart full of courage! All my love and more, Michy Dear river, thank you for reminding me to not get stuck in my own unfolding. "The river is a constant reminder to me that my story and I are still unfolding. It’s exciting and reassuring to me that each day is a new chance to invent and shape myself and world to better match where I want to go and who I want to be. And much like a river never really knows it’s final destination, nor do I, but the opportunity of shaping my own path makes the process of unfolding worth the effort." Happy first of the month, brave ones! What firsts lie ahead of you this month as we embark on a new academic year?
Work is presenting many firsts for me this month: new programs, new people, new goals, and new prayers. All good things that provide welcomed challenge and sweet community. Be well. All my love and more, Michy |
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