Journal

A closer look at everyday life.

On giving hope a purpose, feeling at home with how we look, and continuing to care for the people around us.

Three illustrated scenes: tending a plant, getting ready at home, and talking after a shared meal.
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Hope and action · 3 min read

Hope begins with what we do

Work to get on with, people to welcome, plants to tend. Having something in mind for the day gives hope a practical beginning.

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Illustration of a woman pruning and tending a plant on her balcony.
02

Inner and outer life · 3 min read

Beauty, and the person behind it

I enjoy taking care of my appearance, even on a day with no plans. I want that care to be there in my words and in the way I treat people, too.

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Illustration of a woman putting on an earring at home.
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Goodness and consistency · 3 min read

Goodness is worth the effort

The attention we keep giving and the respect that lasts beyond a celebration tell people what they mean to us. They are worth continuing.

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Illustration of two women talking while clearing the table after a meal.