I love the blurry blue gradient separation between the sea and sky.. when I can’t tell where the sea ends and sky begins… I love washing the waves crash in all their might unafraid to take up the space they need to be their loud and powerful selves 🌊✨ On top of that, I love this article and the way it’s filled me with love and wonder tonight! Thank you!🫶
I love this comment, hehehe!! Thank you for reminding me of the beauty in that liminal space between sea and sky.. I don't live near the ocean but some of my favourite memories took place there.. it is so humbling to witness the power and energy of mama ocean. Thank you for reading this! <3
I say sea because recently I’ve had the opportunity to live near the Mediterranean… but my first memories of this liminal space was in Chicago with Lake Michigan. Really, any huge body of water that extends to the edge of the visible Earth works🥰 Thank you for writing Sonja!🫶
how blissful to live near the Mediterranean! I’ll actually be swimming in that sea for my first time soon, in Spain. So excited!! I’ve always been drawn to water though.. I grew up in a small lakeside town in BC Canada, so lakes definitely have my heart in a special way <3 water is life
Ahhh where will you be? My Mediterranean experience was also in southern Spain in Málaga! But anywhere along the coast, you'll have a blast! (Definitely get you though... freshwater >>> )
I really enjoyed this little list of things that you love. It’s inspired me to write my own list which feels so warming and nourishing to be intentionally directing my awareness there 🥰
This warms my heart up!! I’m elated that this inspired you to write your own. I’d love to read it! And it can be so healing to direct our awareness to the things we love, as a practise.. I was definitely doing so in order to get out of a chaotic/fearful headspace. It always works <3
Thanks for reading it, dear one!! scratches the soul is soooo accurate omg.. i'm finding it hard to listen to or think about literally anything else ahahaha
I love when somebody’s art (like this) makes me stop and reflect about my own life
I love synchronicities, the first time I read the definition of synchronicity I said out loud « hey universe if synchronicity is real send me a sign » I got to work and the first email I opened was the word of the day email. Guess what it was.
I love when the universe immediately responds in an embarrassingly playful way. Like when yesterday I texted a friend over sharing and right at that moment the lyrics over my speaker played out singing 🎶 I should probably keep all that to myself🎶
I love shared eye contact during a special moment. The kind of thing where you’re out and witness something wild funny strange or all 3 and look around and lock eyes with someone near by and you both confirm without words that what we saw was real
I love that while I was in the botanical gardens writing this a stranger came up to me to ask me about my shoes. I ended up taking my shoe off to show her what it looked like inside and she saw the name was dragonfly! She squealed with delight, she loves dragonflies! I am now waiting for her to come out of the washroom as she asked me to stick around so we can continue our conversation♥️ all of this because I saw your note♥️
Ohmygosh like really…we had already exchanged numbers and it got to the point where I turned to her and said « if we keep going like this there will be no reason to ever talk to each again I mean what is there left to be said » she threw back her head and laughed and laughed
She had shown me a YouTube video she was sent that day. It’s in Spanish but the lyrics are all a call for women around the world to wake up to their divine power and take their rightful place. I texted her asking her to send it to me so when she does I’ll edit this comment and include the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUWf7dzJ3T8
I love the connection you two have made & that I am somehow a small part of it too, the interconnectedness of everything is beautiful and baffling.. also that music video!! Especially the part where the woman is with the horse, ohhh myyy 😍 Thank you for sharing it!
OMG IM CRYING AND SMILING AHHHH <333 these moments and thoughts!! this is what it's all about!! I have chiiiiiills about the synchronicity word of the day email - I LOVE THAT! All of these things you've described are what life is all about for me.. and sometimes I forget to pay attention and then wonder why I feel sad or disconnected. thank you SO MUCH for your comment I adore you!
Smiling while reading this and I read it a few times before I could respond. What your comment reminds me of and makes me feel: when sunflowers don’t have the sun they face each other
My comfort movie is probably scott pilgrim vs the world because it’s so fun and the lines are so quotable. Everything I’ve seen about the movie after it came out made it seem like everyone involved had such a good time together and that also really makes me happy.
i love that you take the time to get fresh water for the oceanside critters when you can 🥹 and i love this post, it brought so much joy to my heart :) i love the princess bride, i love writing, and i love being on the same internet as you 🫶🫶
i love being on the same internet as you too!! your energy makes me so happy i seriously adore you <3 im so glad this post brought joy to your heart, that's the effect I was hoping for! <33 brb re-watching Princess Bride
“i want to bottle this preciousness in an antique vial. i want to parade it all about town in an over-the-top float complete with a marching band.”
And how it’s slightly similar to something I wrote a couple years ago:
“But with the passage of time, I find I want to speak less, breathe more, and just be. I want to use fewer words to speak larger truths, distill the essence of my awareness into a bottle like a love potion, to be passed on to others, from one mouth to another, till we’re all entranced and intoxicated, left speechless by Your magical presence.”
And how “to bottle this preciousness” is what we’re all trying so hard to do with our art and writing.
I love whimsy, too, and storytelling - the movies “Big Fish”, “Princess Bride”, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”. And!connecting with people deeply or through witty banter. Feeling child-like and full of wonder. Sweetness. Being still within the chaos.
"fewer words to speak larger truths" YESSS this is beautiful! I resonate so deeply with what you wrote. I'm excited to read more from you! Princess Bride was such a classic in my house growing up, soooo good. Eternal Sunshine always makes me cry in the best way. Happy to be still within the chaos with you, from afar :)
I love being outside at that magical time when our neighborhood bats wake up at dusk or come home at dawn. (This just happened, so it's fresh in my mind!).
Oh I love that!! Bats are so amazing, they're pretty rare to see where I live.. I love how for you, they're the ones who seem to be opening & closing the day! Magical!
I love talking to people about random things. It don't have to be anything crazy, but the more unusual and inordinate the better. Also, my comfort movie definitely has to be a tie between A Knight's Tale (with Heath Ledger), Howl's Moving Castle, and The Labyrinth. There's other films I enjoy deeply, but these three seem to be my go to ones most of the time. Then again I could watch anything Hayao Miyazaki has created on repeat without fail.
I feel you on how the topic doesn't so much matter.. the more unusual the better but also it's lovely to just be chatting at all! Especially when it's unexpected :) Omg I forgot about the Knight's Tale!! I loved it as a kid cause I had a huge crush on Heath lol.. The Labyrinth is made by Jim Henson! Yassss so good <3 I also love Miyazaki films, I think my fav is Princess Mononoke and Howl's is my second. They are masterpieces!
I'd love to have a marathon with some fellow writers someday. One of the things I miss the most is having writer friends to chill with (that doesn't require paying an absurd amount of money to attend). I have an app extension on my laptop called Teleparty, and it is perfect for exactly that, watching films and hanging out. It just seems next to impossible to cater to all the timezone differences and everyone's work schedules.
But back on topic .. I've always been the introverted-extrovert kind of person (aka I don't typically reach out, but when someone engages with me in convo I'll run at the mouth). Point being, I love getting unexpected messages from time to time as well! Also, who didn't have a crush on Heath?! Dude was as charismatic as they come. Humble to a fault, too!
That movie is such a classic! But, yeah, Teleparty is such a great extension to have installed on your browser. I mean everyone has to have their own streaming account, so it isn't like you can use yours and everyone else watches (which you can do with Zoom Pro, funnily enough), but it still is a lot of fun. I used to have a group of people I could chill with, but we've since parted ways (life stuff). I do sincerely miss the hangs, though.
I could probably name several other films that are similar, but this one, for whatever reason, always seems to pop into my head first when I'm in the mood for it.
I love the blurry blue gradient separation between the sea and sky.. when I can’t tell where the sea ends and sky begins… I love washing the waves crash in all their might unafraid to take up the space they need to be their loud and powerful selves 🌊✨ On top of that, I love this article and the way it’s filled me with love and wonder tonight! Thank you!🫶
I love this comment, hehehe!! Thank you for reminding me of the beauty in that liminal space between sea and sky.. I don't live near the ocean but some of my favourite memories took place there.. it is so humbling to witness the power and energy of mama ocean. Thank you for reading this! <3
I say sea because recently I’ve had the opportunity to live near the Mediterranean… but my first memories of this liminal space was in Chicago with Lake Michigan. Really, any huge body of water that extends to the edge of the visible Earth works🥰 Thank you for writing Sonja!🫶
how blissful to live near the Mediterranean! I’ll actually be swimming in that sea for my first time soon, in Spain. So excited!! I’ve always been drawn to water though.. I grew up in a small lakeside town in BC Canada, so lakes definitely have my heart in a special way <3 water is life
Ahhh where will you be? My Mediterranean experience was also in southern Spain in Málaga! But anywhere along the coast, you'll have a blast! (Definitely get you though... freshwater >>> )
Omg Malaga looks gorgeous!! I’ll be about 2 hours east of Barcelona in a little town, just south of the French border! I’m sooo excited!
I hope you have a wonderful time! <3
I really enjoyed this little list of things that you love. It’s inspired me to write my own list which feels so warming and nourishing to be intentionally directing my awareness there 🥰
This warms my heart up!! I’m elated that this inspired you to write your own. I’d love to read it! And it can be so healing to direct our awareness to the things we love, as a practise.. I was definitely doing so in order to get out of a chaotic/fearful headspace. It always works <3
yeeea when I write mine I will definitely share it with you. I would love that. Pleased to hear it helped get you out of an unwanted headspace xx
I love THIS so very much
Oh I am so happy that you do!! Thank you for reading it & for being here 🙏
This is such a lovely list! And I am also loving the new Billie Eilish album — it scratches the soul in the best way. Love your words! 💙
Thanks for reading it, dear one!! scratches the soul is soooo accurate omg.. i'm finding it hard to listen to or think about literally anything else ahahaha
I love when somebody’s art (like this) makes me stop and reflect about my own life
I love synchronicities, the first time I read the definition of synchronicity I said out loud « hey universe if synchronicity is real send me a sign » I got to work and the first email I opened was the word of the day email. Guess what it was.
I love when the universe immediately responds in an embarrassingly playful way. Like when yesterday I texted a friend over sharing and right at that moment the lyrics over my speaker played out singing 🎶 I should probably keep all that to myself🎶
I love shared eye contact during a special moment. The kind of thing where you’re out and witness something wild funny strange or all 3 and look around and lock eyes with someone near by and you both confirm without words that what we saw was real
I love that while I was in the botanical gardens writing this a stranger came up to me to ask me about my shoes. I ended up taking my shoe off to show her what it looked like inside and she saw the name was dragonfly! She squealed with delight, she loves dragonflies! I am now waiting for her to come out of the washroom as she asked me to stick around so we can continue our conversation♥️ all of this because I saw your note♥️
Also I hope u and the dragonfly person had the best convo hehehe
Ohmygosh like really…we had already exchanged numbers and it got to the point where I turned to her and said « if we keep going like this there will be no reason to ever talk to each again I mean what is there left to be said » she threw back her head and laughed and laughed
She had shown me a YouTube video she was sent that day. It’s in Spanish but the lyrics are all a call for women around the world to wake up to their divine power and take their rightful place. I texted her asking her to send it to me so when she does I’ll edit this comment and include the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUWf7dzJ3T8
I love the connection you two have made & that I am somehow a small part of it too, the interconnectedness of everything is beautiful and baffling.. also that music video!! Especially the part where the woman is with the horse, ohhh myyy 😍 Thank you for sharing it!
OMG IM CRYING AND SMILING AHHHH <333 these moments and thoughts!! this is what it's all about!! I have chiiiiiills about the synchronicity word of the day email - I LOVE THAT! All of these things you've described are what life is all about for me.. and sometimes I forget to pay attention and then wonder why I feel sad or disconnected. thank you SO MUCH for your comment I adore you!
Smiling while reading this and I read it a few times before I could respond. What your comment reminds me of and makes me feel: when sunflowers don’t have the sun they face each other
crying the happiest tears from the imagery of this ahhhhh 🌻
My comfort movie is probably scott pilgrim vs the world because it’s so fun and the lines are so quotable. Everything I’ve seen about the movie after it came out made it seem like everyone involved had such a good time together and that also really makes me happy.
Ahhh that is SO wholesome how you can tell the cast all bonded and have sweet memories together <3 that rly does make it even more special
I love seeing the sky in the few minutes before the sun hides away for the night. When the clouds are painted pink and orange.
this is the bestttttt yes!!
Your love for animals is beautiful 🖤
I love the physicality of play and the joy of (healthy) competition.
AND…when a new episode of an awesome anime comes out 😊
Play is such sacred medicine! 💗💗 What are some of your anime recommendations? I’ve only seen Ghibli films and nothing else
It really is!
You might like "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End".
It's magical, takes place in natural settings and has some beautiful scenes.
Ok I'll be watching that after munching on some 🍄 hehehe
That could be quite the experience 😂
i love that you take the time to get fresh water for the oceanside critters when you can 🥹 and i love this post, it brought so much joy to my heart :) i love the princess bride, i love writing, and i love being on the same internet as you 🫶🫶
i love being on the same internet as you too!! your energy makes me so happy i seriously adore you <3 im so glad this post brought joy to your heart, that's the effect I was hoping for! <33 brb re-watching Princess Bride
I loved how you described this:
“i want to bottle this preciousness in an antique vial. i want to parade it all about town in an over-the-top float complete with a marching band.”
And how it’s slightly similar to something I wrote a couple years ago:
“But with the passage of time, I find I want to speak less, breathe more, and just be. I want to use fewer words to speak larger truths, distill the essence of my awareness into a bottle like a love potion, to be passed on to others, from one mouth to another, till we’re all entranced and intoxicated, left speechless by Your magical presence.”
And how “to bottle this preciousness” is what we’re all trying so hard to do with our art and writing.
I love whimsy, too, and storytelling - the movies “Big Fish”, “Princess Bride”, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”. And!connecting with people deeply or through witty banter. Feeling child-like and full of wonder. Sweetness. Being still within the chaos.
"fewer words to speak larger truths" YESSS this is beautiful! I resonate so deeply with what you wrote. I'm excited to read more from you! Princess Bride was such a classic in my house growing up, soooo good. Eternal Sunshine always makes me cry in the best way. Happy to be still within the chaos with you, from afar :)
Mie goreng noodles are indeed the best ☺️
RIGHT omg and with the fried egg on top! 5 flavour packets! Superior noodles ahahaa
I love being outside at that magical time when our neighborhood bats wake up at dusk or come home at dawn. (This just happened, so it's fresh in my mind!).
Oh I love that!! Bats are so amazing, they're pretty rare to see where I live.. I love how for you, they're the ones who seem to be opening & closing the day! Magical!
I love talking to people about random things. It don't have to be anything crazy, but the more unusual and inordinate the better. Also, my comfort movie definitely has to be a tie between A Knight's Tale (with Heath Ledger), Howl's Moving Castle, and The Labyrinth. There's other films I enjoy deeply, but these three seem to be my go to ones most of the time. Then again I could watch anything Hayao Miyazaki has created on repeat without fail.
I feel you on how the topic doesn't so much matter.. the more unusual the better but also it's lovely to just be chatting at all! Especially when it's unexpected :) Omg I forgot about the Knight's Tale!! I loved it as a kid cause I had a huge crush on Heath lol.. The Labyrinth is made by Jim Henson! Yassss so good <3 I also love Miyazaki films, I think my fav is Princess Mononoke and Howl's is my second. They are masterpieces!
I'd love to have a marathon with some fellow writers someday. One of the things I miss the most is having writer friends to chill with (that doesn't require paying an absurd amount of money to attend). I have an app extension on my laptop called Teleparty, and it is perfect for exactly that, watching films and hanging out. It just seems next to impossible to cater to all the timezone differences and everyone's work schedules.
But back on topic .. I've always been the introverted-extrovert kind of person (aka I don't typically reach out, but when someone engages with me in convo I'll run at the mouth). Point being, I love getting unexpected messages from time to time as well! Also, who didn't have a crush on Heath?! Dude was as charismatic as they come. Humble to a fault, too!
Teleparty sounds so fun!! I gotta check that out. Oh my gosh and Heath in Ten things I Hate about You 🥹
That movie is such a classic! But, yeah, Teleparty is such a great extension to have installed on your browser. I mean everyone has to have their own streaming account, so it isn't like you can use yours and everyone else watches (which you can do with Zoom Pro, funnily enough), but it still is a lot of fun. I used to have a group of people I could chill with, but we've since parted ways (life stuff). I do sincerely miss the hangs, though.
life stuff is right :( the right people will find their way back to you
A Knight’s Tale is such a comfort movie for me too. 🙌
I could probably name several other films that are similar, but this one, for whatever reason, always seems to pop into my head first when I'm in the mood for it.