Can Tech Help Us Slow Down? “Dust collection, complete,” says a kindly but robotic voice in the corner of my apartment. Ole Dusty, my robot vacuum, has finished its morning duties. “Whenever we talk about slow living, it’s easy to imagine a cottagecore paradise, self-sustained by solar panels and massive gardens.” I’m sitting in the …
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“Dust collection, complete,” says a kindly but robotic voice in the corner of my apartment. Ole Dusty, my robot vacuum, has finished its morning duties. “Whenever we talk about slow living, it’s easy to imagine a cottagecore paradise, self-sustained by solar panels and massive gardens.” I’m sitting in the 7 a.m. sun, feet propped on …
Do you ever read a poem and realize that you didn’t know how you were feeling until someone else put it in words for you? Us, too. It’s especially comforting to hear from someone who understands exactly what you’re thinking, even if you’re connecting through pages or across time. Below you’ll find ten poems you …
There are many reasons why you might find yourself looking for a passion. Maybe you’ve been lukewarm on life for a while, stringing things together without any real verve or luster. Maybe you’ve experienced a big change that dismantled your ideas about yourself, and you’re ready to reclaim your life. Maybe you’ve always sensed that …
Who else is just a few organizing sprees away from their dream home? There are few chores as fulfilling (and as frustrating) as tidying up clutter and finding space for our various knick-knacks. (We’re looking at you, bills, blankets, and buttons.) To upgrade your home into a more eco-conscious and plastic-free space, we’re sharing organizational …
Throughout history, societies across the world have held festivals and ceremonies marking winter solstice, the day of the “sun’s rebirth.” Most often, winter solstice celebrations honored the symbolism of fire and light, along with life, death, the rising sun, and the moon. Saturnalia, for example, was an ancient Roman pagan festival dedicated to honoring the sun god Saturn …
“I got myself a flavored bubbly water in the middle of the day, just because I wanted it!” The most surprising aspect of this announcement to my husband was the fact that this tiny action felt monumental in any way. He thoughtfully listened as I explained (with the gusto of a proud toddler who’s just …