Three thoughtful reads you have to see...
INSIDE: Choosing to embrace the not-knowing, a peaceful walk along the floodplain, and letting go to find yourself.
👀 Last week’s top read: ever heard of microseasons? Ann Collins explains.
Now for this weekend’s recommended reads…
Choosing to embrace the not-knowing.
, a poet and author of seven books, writes in this thoughtful piece about the choice to embrace curiosity instead of certainty.So often we crave certainty, as it’s familiar and safe, but often staying open to new things is the only way we’ll find what we’re looking for.
As they say:
“There is a big difference between a truth and an answer. When I land on a truth, I feel my being stretching like sunlight far beyond my physical body, and I experience the thoughts in my mind as passing clouds. And, when I find answers, they very often turn out to be just clouds.”
A peaceful walk along the floodplain.
Take a minute out of your day to watch this peaceful video slideshow showcasing some beautiful black-and-white photography by
.As he writes about the inspiration behind the work:
“Summer has finally arrived in the Netherlands. This week I had a beautiful evening walk along the floodplains and dikes of the river Lek. It's only 5 minutes from my house and one of my favorite places in the country.”
Letting go to find yourself.
In this warm and dreamy essay,
talks about her experience traveling by herself to Mexico City for the first time.As she writes about her experience:
“I understood that two choices with vastly different outcomes were now in front of me: I could resist this experience and shrink into the walls of my condo for the next week, or I could surrender and be an open vessel for life’s teachings.”
I loved her thoughts on growing as a person and paying attention to the magic of the everyday life around you. Mexico City is a place I’m yet to visit, and her essay made me all the more determined to get there!
Where do you embrace curiosity? Where’s your favorite place where you live to take a walk? Have you ever been to or have you ever wanted to travel to Mexico?
Press reply or leave a comment with your thoughts.
P.S. This is just delightful. On the aptly named documentary series Pasta Grannies, Vicki Bennison interviews Italian Nonnas in their homes as they make their own timeless recipes.
Before you go…
Jodie, thank you for recommending my essay alongside these other lovely reads & artwork! Embracing the unknown is a favorite topic of mine to read (and write) about, so I appreciate this immensely. And yes, I hope you make it to Mexico City one day!