Tag: soft-life
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Carrying the Peace: Christmas Reflections and Entering the New Year in Bliss
Christmas has a way of softening us. Even amid the busyness, the gatherings, the lists and logistics, there is often an undercurrent of calm that quietly settles in. Perhaps it’s the slower mornings, the familiar rituals, the candlelight, or the simple act of being together. Perhaps it’s the collective permission to pause — to rest,…
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Making Peace with Life’s Questions
Perhaps it is because I am now in my “late 30s” (or approaching 40…), but I seem to be being asked a lot about my life choices of late. It’s a question that often comes with the best of intentions, yet one that can still feel heavy — as though life is a checklist we’re…
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Autumn Bliss: Finding Peace in the Season of Change
There’s something unmistakable about the moment autumn arrives. It’s not just the shift you can measure on a thermometer, but something in its texture. The breeze carries a slightly sharper edge, a whisper that summer is beginning to pass the torch. One evening you notice you need a light jumper. One morning you spot the…
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The Art of Not Having It All Figured Out: Finding Bliss in the In-between
I have often found myself wanting clarity – craving certainty, neat timelines, and five-year plans. We’re told from a young age to decide what we want to be, who we want to become, and how to get there as quickly and efficiently as possible. But it didn’t take me long to discover that life rarely…
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The Unseen Work of Healing: Why Feeling Better Doesn’t Always Look ‘Productive’
We all have different reasons for embarking upon a journey of healing. And for every one of us, each journey looks different. We tend to imagine healing as a radiant before-and-after moment. A clear, often visual, “glow up”. A strong and obvious “after” to a painful, messy “before.” We think of it as a destination…
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Romanticize Your Everyday: How to Find Bliss in Small Moments
There’s a quiet kind of magic waiting for us in the everyday – if we’re willing to see it. It lives in the steam of a morning cup of coffee, the softness of sunlight on the floor, the first page of a fresh notebook, the ritual of putting on perfume – even when there’s nowhere…
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Softness as Strength: How Slowing Down Can Be the Most Powerful Thing You Do
A subtle sense of power can lie in softness – the kind that doesn’t shout to be seen, but still changes everything. For a long time, I thought strength had to feel sharp. That being “on top of things” meant staying constantly alert, busy, and productive. But beneath that way of living, something felt missing…
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Blissful Boundaries: How to Protect Your Peace Without Guilt
In a world that celebrates doing, giving, and achieving, setting boundaries can feel like a radical act. It can feel uncomfortable, selfish, even a little scary. Believe me, I know that feeling. For years, I’ve battled with both understanding my personal boundaries and honouring them without the fear of upsetting someone else, or even rejection.…
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The Blissful Balance: Creating Space for a Life You Love
Every morning, we start with good intentions. Maybe today we’ll get it all done – finish the work, get to the gym, eat something nourishing, be present for our people, and even, if we’re lucky, have a quiet moment of relaxation to ourselves. But so often, the hours slip by, packed and rushed, and we…
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The Bliss Edit – July ’25
Welcome to The Bliss Edit – a gentle pause in the month to reflect on what’s been bringing ease, inspiration and joy into my every day. These favourites aren’t about chasing trends or perfection, but about the meaningful touches that help me feel a little more present, connected, and confident. It might be a skincare…
She lives in Bliss 