I distinctly remember the first time I realized that it didn't matter where I was, or what I was doing, I was still there, as myself, carrying the same things with me. I was reminded of this realization when you said you don't need to be sitting on a beach to have access to how you want to feel right now.
Living without alcohol is, at first, like taking those baby steps back into our feelings. I think most of us figured stopping drinking was the toughest part but that was not the case, at least not for me.
I've also written about finding the sacred in our daily actions so I appreciate this gentle reminder, thanks Kaitlyn.
Donna, thank you for sharing your experience. "I was still there, as myself, carrying the same things with me." ooooof! 🔥
I definitely relate to what you said about thinking quitting drinking would be the toughest part, but you're right—what comes after is so much harder, but so rewarding if we stick through it and face it head on, with grace.
I'd love to read more about your journey with finding the sacred in daily actions. I will check out your Substack, but if you have a link to a specific post that you have in mind (or that others may find beneficial) feel free to post it here in the comments!
Thank you for your generosity in asking me to post my link here💗 I initially wrote that post for my paid subs and have removed the paywall in case any of your readers would like to check it out.
This is beautiful and resonating! Life's so-called mundaneness is the best spiritual teacher in disguise, guiding us towards love and contentment in each present moment. Grateful for your presence and authenticity as always, Kaitlyn. Sending love 🩷
When we discover joy in the mundane, it is no longer mundane, rather a moment in magic. When I realized I could find joy and love doing what used to be the shitty and undesirable jobs of cleaning or doing dishes or laundry, or even something as "mundane" as taking out the trash, I started by being grateful I was able to do any or all of that and more. That's when something shifted inside. Goes along with what I have probably shared before, from Nobel prize winning physicist Max Planck: "When you change the way you look at things, the things you are looking at change."
I absolutely love this, Gary. Thank you for sharing your experience. The part about feeling grateful to be able to do these things really hit me. It really is magical ✨
Another part that I omitted is that when I do those "tasks" or "chores" and do them with love, the previously felt "burden" is lifted. That was the oblique reference in my comment above to "and more."
I love this so much, Kaitlyn. I could feel your feeling - the way you were tuned into the now-ness and magic of that - coming through. In the current collective, disconnect from our bodies - how we feel in our bodies - is causing us to lose touch with so much. So much magic, so many teachers, so much wisdom. Thank you for the reminder, and sending heart-sourced wishes for wellness, serenity, and ease. ❤️
Thank you, Dana. The disconnect is detrimental to so much. It makes me sad to think about, but I have hope that we can come home to the body and our world more often. It's a simple shift, but it's not always easy.
I appreciate you reading and sharing your heart ❤️ thank you!!
1. This is so aligned with what I’m feeling right now. And 2. This is what you’re here for—non-emotionals are here to show us how amazing the wide range of human emotions is.
I distinctly remember the first time I realized that it didn't matter where I was, or what I was doing, I was still there, as myself, carrying the same things with me. I was reminded of this realization when you said you don't need to be sitting on a beach to have access to how you want to feel right now.
Living without alcohol is, at first, like taking those baby steps back into our feelings. I think most of us figured stopping drinking was the toughest part but that was not the case, at least not for me.
I've also written about finding the sacred in our daily actions so I appreciate this gentle reminder, thanks Kaitlyn.
Donna, thank you for sharing your experience. "I was still there, as myself, carrying the same things with me." ooooof! 🔥
I definitely relate to what you said about thinking quitting drinking would be the toughest part, but you're right—what comes after is so much harder, but so rewarding if we stick through it and face it head on, with grace.
I'd love to read more about your journey with finding the sacred in daily actions. I will check out your Substack, but if you have a link to a specific post that you have in mind (or that others may find beneficial) feel free to post it here in the comments!
Thank you for your generosity in asking me to post my link here💗 I initially wrote that post for my paid subs and have removed the paywall in case any of your readers would like to check it out.
https://donnamcarthur.substack.com/p/doing-stuff-we-dont-want-to-do-sucks
That's so kind of you, Donna!! I totally read this comment and forgot to reply before and you popped back into my mind today 🥰
There is never a time limit on a response, life is nutty busy!
Ain't that the truth!
You're very welcome 🙏 I am certainly enjoying it today, a sunny dog walk, a cup of tea, folding clothes. So much more enjoyable
Oh this sounds divine! 😍✨
This is beautiful and resonating! Life's so-called mundaneness is the best spiritual teacher in disguise, guiding us towards love and contentment in each present moment. Grateful for your presence and authenticity as always, Kaitlyn. Sending love 🩷
It really is the best spiritual teacher in disguise. I love this, Bonnie. Thank you for this! Sending you love, too 🥰✨
Finding joy when scrubbing the toilets - now that’s a superpower!
“alcohol—the cousin to the chemicals on my bathroom floor.”
🔥☠️
TOTALLY
I loved this - inspired now to clean my house and dance.
Yay!!! I hope you dance your heart out, Allison—I’ll be dancing with you in spirit 💃🔥 it really is a superpower, isn’t it? 🤣
When we discover joy in the mundane, it is no longer mundane, rather a moment in magic. When I realized I could find joy and love doing what used to be the shitty and undesirable jobs of cleaning or doing dishes or laundry, or even something as "mundane" as taking out the trash, I started by being grateful I was able to do any or all of that and more. That's when something shifted inside. Goes along with what I have probably shared before, from Nobel prize winning physicist Max Planck: "When you change the way you look at things, the things you are looking at change."
I absolutely love this, Gary. Thank you for sharing your experience. The part about feeling grateful to be able to do these things really hit me. It really is magical ✨
Another part that I omitted is that when I do those "tasks" or "chores" and do them with love, the previously felt "burden" is lifted. That was the oblique reference in my comment above to "and more."
I feel this, too, Gary! The “burden” vanishes. It’s pretty amazing.
I loved this! I've heard people saying about being mindful in the everyday activities but how you have worded it, hits me differently.
I needed a sign to slow down and find that magic. Thank you 😊
Ooh I love that these words hit differently. Thank you for sharing, Hannah!
I hope you enjoy the magic in the slowness, even if just for a moment 💃
I love this so much, Kaitlyn. I could feel your feeling - the way you were tuned into the now-ness and magic of that - coming through. In the current collective, disconnect from our bodies - how we feel in our bodies - is causing us to lose touch with so much. So much magic, so many teachers, so much wisdom. Thank you for the reminder, and sending heart-sourced wishes for wellness, serenity, and ease. ❤️
Thank you, Dana. The disconnect is detrimental to so much. It makes me sad to think about, but I have hope that we can come home to the body and our world more often. It's a simple shift, but it's not always easy.
I appreciate you reading and sharing your heart ❤️ thank you!!
This is profound
Thank you, Paolo. I appreciate you!
Kaitlyn, this is such a lovely message and invitation. My kids are masters at seeing and embracing magic in the mundane 💖🪄🦄
Thank you, Catherine! Kids are such wise teachers without even knowing it 😍
So true! I’ve learned so much from them. I’m also grateful for your beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your light with us 💛
Love it, we can decide to feel and think differently about a certain moment. It sounds so simple, but it's so so hard sometimes!
I agree!! It sounds simple, but it's not so easy. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts, Sophie.
1. This is so aligned with what I’m feeling right now. And 2. This is what you’re here for—non-emotionals are here to show us how amazing the wide range of human emotions is.
So glad this is aligned with your feelings, Kelsey!! And yesss all emotions are valuable 🫶