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.
11 Responses
aihhh cakep amat potonya 😀
Juni tahun ini rasanya romantis ya? Apa Juni tahun-tahun yang lalu rasanya juga seperti itu? Ah, saya tidak ingat 😀
jadi inget karya sapardi djoko damono
🙂
eng…..
–thinking thinking n thinking–
it’s hard to write any comment
it’s easy to enjoy n to feel this (poem)
^^v
lama ngga main, rumahnya dah ganti lagi ya??? keren han
halah kok malah ngomentarin themesnya ya??? hihiy
puisinya bagus.. ^^
mantaap…sobat
Looove the pic! 😀
bagus yahhhh *sayang bukan motret sendiri* hiks hiks T__T