15 things I'm thinking about - by Nicole - startingfromnix

lightly thinking, lightly living

July always feels full. July always feels like a longest, slowest month. But slowing down can be a gift. You don’t always have to be careening into novel, shiny things and experiences. Constant exhilaration is unsustainable. Sometimes you need to ground yourself in things familiar, go back to routines, seek stability. A return to quietness. Here are some things I’m thinking about this week. Some are old ideas, some are ruminations, some are unfinished thoughts. No real longform from me because I’ve been moving and traveling, among other things. Let me know if you love or hate this type of…

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