Such a beautiful reflection. I especially loved the possibilities at the end. "Allow your (inner) child to play in the mud, run in the rain and climb that tree." Play was a big learning for me over the last few years as well.
I'm so grateful to be included in the community you mention, especially next to Michelle and Sandra. What you didn't mention is that you were often spending hours on Zoom with me helping me go from draft 3 to 4 to 5 to get just the right message that will speak to what we both know to be true. You've been such a multiplier for my own journey. Thank you.
I am humbled, Latham. We are aligned in our greater goals, which makes working with you clearly in my YES zone! Aside from the fact you have an amazing mind, great content to share and remind me that good people do exist - which is a big part of why I can continue to write with hope.
Ah, Karena thank you so much for including my newsletter and podcast! It means so much to me. Particularly to be aside great writers like Sandra and Latham. Additional thanks for editing so many of my essays this year. I learn so much in receiving and giving feedback. It's an such an amazing growth opportunity for writers, and I'm so grateful to have the WOP community.
Also, FOMO-holic! I love that. There is so much power in saying no.
"I'm aiming for a Hell Yeah kinda year" Yesssss, I love this! Wishing you lots of hearty NOs and even heartier Hell Yeahs!!
Also "I had to switch out of divergent mode where I consume a range of new ideas and content - and lean into convergence, where I process and apply that information." I've never really thought of convergence/divergence in terms of consumption, that's such an interesting way to approach it. 🤔
Your enthusiasm is contagious, Sandra. And your content is deep. I learn so much from you and your writing each edition.
PS My son is gifting me a cover of FINNEAS Break My Heart Again. I can hear him practicing, iterating the chords and playing around with the way he wants to hear it, adding his own little embellishments. Like writing an essay. Goosebumps.
As one of our favourite writers says "If the answer isn't hell yeah, then it should be no." Never thought about doing word of the year. I know Christin Chong does.
A Happy New Year to you too, Kathy. I look forward to catching up IRL soon. I have learned so much from you and Joann and the Crow sisters. Patience and pacing for instance.
Love your NO for 2023! The right NO opens many terrific YESES!
We're getting solar panels in 2023 - our home was too covered with trees before, but now that many oaks in our area have died (a sad thing), we might qualify (a good thing). HOPE!!
I, too, am sorry about the oaks, Joann. And look forward to your stories about the solar panels. Blessings and good health for 2023. I am so pleased and proud that you bring your joy and energy into Tribe Tilt.
Another insightful article, thank you. I made a number of conscious changes with household products such as washing up liquid and washing up sponges, laundry detergent, dishwasher tabs and water filtration. The best thing about making this change was realising how effective the products are while using less packaging, fewer chemicals, less animal testing.
Possibly via Amazon but I get mine via subscription directly with the company. I use a Phox one time cartridge in my Brita filter, just have to change the content every 4-6 weeks. Smol dishwasher tablets are really really good. Found an Ethical Superstore for my laundry detergent sheets made by Simple Living, loofah sponges for dishwashing, enzymatic drain cleaning sticks. I buy Homethings washing up liquid which is a lifetime bottle and small tablets that you mix with water as required. All these products take up less storage space and use less plastic.
Karena,
Such a beautiful reflection. I especially loved the possibilities at the end. "Allow your (inner) child to play in the mud, run in the rain and climb that tree." Play was a big learning for me over the last few years as well.
I'm so grateful to be included in the community you mention, especially next to Michelle and Sandra. What you didn't mention is that you were often spending hours on Zoom with me helping me go from draft 3 to 4 to 5 to get just the right message that will speak to what we both know to be true. You've been such a multiplier for my own journey. Thank you.
I am humbled, Latham. We are aligned in our greater goals, which makes working with you clearly in my YES zone! Aside from the fact you have an amazing mind, great content to share and remind me that good people do exist - which is a big part of why I can continue to write with hope.
Ah, Karena thank you so much for including my newsletter and podcast! It means so much to me. Particularly to be aside great writers like Sandra and Latham. Additional thanks for editing so many of my essays this year. I learn so much in receiving and giving feedback. It's an such an amazing growth opportunity for writers, and I'm so grateful to have the WOP community.
Also, FOMO-holic! I love that. There is so much power in saying no.
I come from the era of multi-tasking super-women. Learning to say No is a complete (and necessary) retraining of my brain.
Thank you for your podcast and the depth of your essays, Michelle. Each week I walk away with new knowledge and ideas.
"I'm aiming for a Hell Yeah kinda year" Yesssss, I love this! Wishing you lots of hearty NOs and even heartier Hell Yeahs!!
Also "I had to switch out of divergent mode where I consume a range of new ideas and content - and lean into convergence, where I process and apply that information." I've never really thought of convergence/divergence in terms of consumption, that's such an interesting way to approach it. 🤔
P.S. Thank you for the Sunday Candy shout out :)
Your enthusiasm is contagious, Sandra. And your content is deep. I learn so much from you and your writing each edition.
PS My son is gifting me a cover of FINNEAS Break My Heart Again. I can hear him practicing, iterating the chords and playing around with the way he wants to hear it, adding his own little embellishments. Like writing an essay. Goosebumps.
As one of our favourite writers says "If the answer isn't hell yeah, then it should be no." Never thought about doing word of the year. I know Christin Chong does.
ABSOLUTELY! "No" is a great filter.
Let me know if you want to explore word of the year. It has worked better for me as a 30,000' compass than a set of New Year Resolutions.
Lots of valuable content to ponder here Karena! Many thanks and Happy New Year!
A Happy New Year to you too, Kathy. I look forward to catching up IRL soon. I have learned so much from you and Joann and the Crow sisters. Patience and pacing for instance.
Great title, Karena. The fruits of your editing labor are showing up in beautiful writings by WOP9ers. Much love to you in 2023. ❤️
Thanks @simone. It is so easy to work with great material - and all the writers I encounter continue to inspire me.
Have you run across Leo and Aimen's latest newsletter editions?
Love your NO for 2023! The right NO opens many terrific YESES!
We're getting solar panels in 2023 - our home was too covered with trees before, but now that many oaks in our area have died (a sad thing), we might qualify (a good thing). HOPE!!
The right NO opens the door to the YES. So true.
I, too, am sorry about the oaks, Joann. And look forward to your stories about the solar panels. Blessings and good health for 2023. I am so pleased and proud that you bring your joy and energy into Tribe Tilt.
Another insightful article, thank you. I made a number of conscious changes with household products such as washing up liquid and washing up sponges, laundry detergent, dishwasher tabs and water filtration. The best thing about making this change was realising how effective the products are while using less packaging, fewer chemicals, less animal testing.
What products did you pick, Sharon? Might as well give them a tried-and-tested shout out. Available via Amazon, I assume?
Possibly via Amazon but I get mine via subscription directly with the company. I use a Phox one time cartridge in my Brita filter, just have to change the content every 4-6 weeks. Smol dishwasher tablets are really really good. Found an Ethical Superstore for my laundry detergent sheets made by Simple Living, loofah sponges for dishwashing, enzymatic drain cleaning sticks. I buy Homethings washing up liquid which is a lifetime bottle and small tablets that you mix with water as required. All these products take up less storage space and use less plastic.
This is really cool, Sharon. Thanks for the details and the list for all our UK Tilters.
Thanks for taking the time to explain the thinking behind each choice.