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    Finding Joy and Choosing Kindness in a Harsh World

    September 25, 2025 /

    In a world that often feels divided and overwhelming, there is still space for hope. This reflective post explores how to find joy in a harsh world and why choosing kindness, compassion, and everyday acts of love matter more than ever. Discover simple ways to embrace joy in everyday life, nurture meaningful connections, and take part in a quiet revolution of kindness.

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    30 Joyful Moments for June

    June 3, 2025 /

    Slow down and savour the season with this gentle guide to Joyful June. Discover 30 simple, uplifting moments you can weave into your everyday life — designed to bring calm, clarity, and a little spark of joy to your summer days.

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It’s wild and windy here again today. Rain against the windows. Weather warnings. The kind of morning that calls for a candle, a cup of coffee, and a little quiet work at the laptop. Slow down is a word we’ve all heard a thousand times — sometimes softly, sometimes loudly, sometimes as something we think we should do. This is your midweek check-in. Slowing down is often sold as an escape. Monday evening already. Good morning, happy Monday. Happy new week to you all. It’s a glorious Sunday afternoon here. There’s something about mid-February. Good morning, happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

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