I believe the 'old'—as are goodbyes, has its own charm. I look at it like a family trinket, an antique shop, a vintage market. There are precious things in there, attracting you and your eyes only—if only you know where to look.
This year, I learned to accept the days when I don't feel motivated, tired, or a bit grumpy. I learned to allow myself to sit with this feeling instead of feeling guilty about it and forcing myself to be productive, socialize, or just get things done.
In the end, self-care is not always about doing the things that make us feel good or give us instant gratification. It's also about doing the RIGHT thing: something that is good for us in the long run—even if it may feel hard at times.
I am an Indonesian writer/artist/illustrator and stationery web shop owner (Cafe Analog) based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I love facilitating writing/creative workshops and retreats, especially when they are tied to self-exploration and self-expression. In Indonesian, 'beradadisini' means being here. So, here I am, documenting life—one word at a time.
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thanks, eva!!! http://chippingin.wordpress.com/ *peluk*
kena virus bikin happy? :O
virus apa itu han yang bisa bikin happy? selama ini mah yg rutin kena virus pilek ajah… kalo ada yg bikin hape mau domz… 😀
beneran boleh nge-kiss neh mbak?
waaah.. hanny lagi happy? (woot)
*mintak traktir*
berharap dapat virus langsung dari hanny (dance)
makan-makaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
melihat banyak yang minta kena virus 😀
kok pirus bsa bikin hepi.. pirus apa tuh? bagi2 donk 😛