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“ instructions for living a life:
pay attention. be astonished. tell about it. ” — mary oliver.
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✦ illustrations by henriette willebeek le mair.

bookmarks:
petra diary.
sports (poledance)
media.
pets (tricks to teach holly)
favorites (asmr)

practicing and expressing gratitude can have positive impacts on our mind, body and heart. an attitude of gratitude improves our wellbeing, enhances empathy, and encourages an optimistic outlook towards life.

— ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎january

  • i am grateful for new beginnings timed with crescent moons.
  • i am grateful for the deep sleep found under a heavy quilt.
  • i am grateful for windows that catch the afternoon sunset.
  • i am grateful for the warm spot where the cat just slept.
  • i am grateful for the first page of a notebook, burgeoning.

— ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎february

  • i am grateful for beautiful goodbyes to very beloved friends.
  • i am grateful for coffee that is always the perfect temperature.
  • i am grateful for old cardigans that still smell of the forest.
  • i am grateful for
jan 1 2026 ∞
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