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🤍 from the hearth 🤍

Dear friend,

For me, winter always brings with it whispers of warmth. The world outside may be frozen, but deep within me the icy layers begin to thaw. Just as the earth embraces her yearly hibernation, I am nestling into the recesses of my self.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want out of this life, where and who I want to be. I keep returning to the one person and place that matters most—myself. I am my own home, a realization that dawns on me often these days.

When I was younger, I felt trapped inside of myself. My emotions were invasions, regularly threatening to take over my being and set up camp indefinitely. They were lethal waves ready to submerge my soul at any given moment.

Years later, I’ve learned that my emotions are transient visitors, joining me briefly for yoga practice or stopping by for afternoon tea. I know that the waves aren’t so menacing after all—that they will crest and then fall, as all things must.

What once felt like an assault on my existence now feels like a dance I can gracefully navigate, embracing the ebb and flow of emotions as they twirl through the choreography of my inner world.

Phillip Roth said “Nothing bad can happen to a writer. Everything is material.” I’m beginning to embrace this philosophy, learning to live with the layers of who I am.

As winter blankets the world, I am grateful for the warmth I have kindled within—a far cry from the cold that once lingered in my core. That cold still creeps back in sometimes, but now I recognize it as a fleeting friend—one that won’t overstay its welcome.

☃️ seasonal selections ☃️

• Not even on my period, but this up-close snowflake video had me in tears the other day—sometimes, the beauty of nature just hits different.

• Pamela Zagarenski, a cosmic storyteller, crafts the most exquisite greeting cards and prints. Her choice of quotes adds an extra layer of brilliance to the art. I gifted my sister the print version of this card for Christmas, and a matching one for myself is in the works. (She’ll turn any of her cards into a print in whatever size you want!) Read her story at the bottom of this page.

• These Winter Writing Prompts have become such a creative catalyst lately. They’re a great way to get the juices flowing and awaken your inner child.

• My boyfriend has recently been engrossed in the videos of survivalist YouTuber Luke Nichols, and now I’m also captivated. With winter in full swing, Luke takes on activities like camping under the snow and staying in an Alaskan survival cabin.

🌬 spectacular vernacular 🌬

mufflements [muff-el-ments] (n.) • English

1. thick, warm, and insulating clothes

Excited to build their first snowmen of the winter, the children quickly bundled up in a mishmash of mufflements found in the attic.

🌨 cozy conversations 🌨

Winter invites introspection. Share one word that captures the essence of your current self-discovery journey. ❄️💭

Thanks for reading, and I do hope you have the snuggest of Thursdays. I’m headed to a flea market this weekend, filled with music, art, and vintage goodies—three of my favorite things.

Until next week, stay cozy.

With warmth and whimsy,

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