The Driven Life Abandons Whimsy

The topic of whimsy has been sitting in my inbox, and in my consciousness, over the last several months as I’ve approached the deadline for writing this essay. What felt like an easy, fun writing task soon revealed the ugly truth to me: I’m just not really a whimsical person. Yikes.  Sure, I aspire to […]

This Month’s Theme: Whimsy

Whimsy is the quiet rebellion of joy. It’s the choice to notice what is light and lovely, even when life feels weighty. It’s laughter that bubbles up in unexpected places, color in the middle of monotony, and the small, sacred delight of a perfectly brewed cup of tea or a shared smile across languages. Whimsy […]

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