40. Where The Devil Lost His Underwear
Friends,
If you’ve finished The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix and fancy something even better - my future EU husband has a new series out that is DIVINE!
All the French accents, Omar Sy (aforementioned future hubby), Paris, a Louvre jewellery heist, a bit of French kissing (obvs) and a pretty spectacular representation of both Black and Maghrébin actors.
Think of it as the anti-Emily-in-Paris :-)
Here’s a few things you may find interesting and/or meaningful.
1. Conscious Consumerism
I’m a sucker for a female-led company, especially one with an ethos like Sindyanna of Galilee.
“In cooperation with other local organizations, we reclaimed derelict lands and transformed them into Israel’s first flourishing Jewish-Arab organic and regular olive groves. The results are as magical as the landscape. By combining sustainable cultivation with modern techniques, we are poised to produce more award-winning, best tasting olive oils. Yet, the fruits of our groves are already much more than great olive oil; rather, they are a passion for the environment, and invaluable, trust-building cooperation between local Arabs and Jews.’
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UK friends - I picked up a few bottles in my local Waitrose (but not available for online ordering I see).
Rest of the world - order here.
2. When I Feel Overwhelmed
When I feel overwhelmed or stressed or lose my center, I draw on one or all of these things via — Hope Hall
Be kind & be useful.
Slow way, way down.
Let the world speak to you.
Rest your mind on your breath.
I am only as good as the company I keep.
How can I best support my own vulnerability?
Compassion is the highest form of critical thinking.
My life—which includes my work—is only as good as I feel.
Try to put how you want to feel ahead of what you want to be or even do.
This is what I'm doing, this thing, right now; drop the words, stick with the feeling.
Be ready for opportunities & openings as they come along; change is the only constant.
Go toward the good—the good people, the good moments—& let the rest of the static, noise & drama fall away.
While we're breathing—which is miraculous, and won't be happening some day—all we're doing is learning and growing. That's all, learning and growing.
Follow your interests, wherever they lead will be somewhere that lights up your eyes, or floats your cork; notice when you get excited &/or confused by things, write down these moments & let them guide you.
3. Fancy Bum Rest
In love with this chair by Toogood.
*I’ve sat in her & she’s comfier than she looks
4. Working From Home
Are you missing the sound of your colleagues?
5. More Conscious Consumerism
Good Candles has launched this year, specifically to donate 10% of all revenues to social causes.
EVERY SINGLE CANDLE DOES GOOD THINGS
Setting fire to something is extremely extravagant. You're setting fire to money, why not make someone happier by doing this.
Let's do that and make the house smell amazing whilst also knowing that all the money isn't going to some old dude in a suit.