Happy Friday! April really came and went. That’s okay and that’s life, though! 30 days I’m very grateful for. I’m looking forward to a slower May… slower as in plans that are more relaxed and the calm before our summer wedding season hustle! A first-time Disney trip is coming up for a perfectly timed weekend and then long nights on the porch (maybe with an Aperol spritz from bartender Tyler)!
Let me know how you’re doing, what came and went, what you’re looking forward to! Would love to chat!!
Three Things that Made the World Beautiful Last Week
Publix flowers. I’ve been having a fun weekly-ish routine of styling some Publix flowers around the apartment! It’s been a fun and beautiful creative outlet!
Making plans fills me with a lot of joy. They’re always things to enjoy in the moment AND look forward to. It feels satisfying to lay the groundwork to make the moments happen.
Being outdoors - lots of talk this weekend how we have recently spent more time outside on our time off and how it has better contributed to a mental and physical reset.
Conversation: Slowing Down Summer
In a world of racing to the top, endless distractions, and societal noise, we get caught up. Caught up on so many things! We start things without finishing, always moving on to the next big + best thing.
I think one of our biggest superpowers in today’s world is to slow down. The “slow" movement is definitely not new, but as we approach the summer, it feels like the perfect time to revisit.
Slowing down helps us be extremely intentional with how we spend our time and energy. In my mind, it helps weed out the noise and get back to focusing on what drives me, what energizes me, what brings me joy, and most importantly, help give my energy to what matters most. Literally what’s not to love about that?
Another thread to pull is that slowing down will also force being in the moment (I think I may have brought this topic up in most collections so far). Slowing down feels so needed, but I also think it’s starting to become more imbedded into rhythms and norms. Post-pandemic, it feels like people have a better understanding of balance (not perfect by any means), but what if we keep leaning into that?
For making the most of the sunniest time of year, my intention is to slow down this upcoming summer. Maybe even use May as a slow down spring too.
Creative Corner
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Notes:
blue | yellow | simple-ish | aquatic | bit by bit
A Prayer to Share
Come Holy Spirit - invite us to slow down our seasons. Guide us to embody thoughtful ways to spend our days in efforts to love well. May we continue to take steps towards our purpose.
Amen!
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xo - Cam
Loving your creative corners! So inspiring and such a good mood <3