THINGS that aren’t things.
I told Josh about 10 or 11 years ago that material gifts didn’t make me happy. He agreed (I thought he might), so we came to a simple and sweet decision for ourselves as a couple: for special occasions throughout the year, not just for Christmas, we’ll make and/or write each other some THING (we are both writers, and, Josh, for example, writes beautiful poetry).
Surprise was also an element we love around these types of “THINGS”… a year and a half ago he gave me an invitation on beautiful paper that read “You are invited to a poetry reading tonight at 7pm”…
We also decided to continue to **experience** THINGS together. Creating this new life in France is one of those THINGS and taking a spontaneous three hour train ride to another part of the country (Aix-en Provence) recently for a couple days is yet another.
THINGS that aren’t things…looove those types of THINGS. It’s what led us to start the Greater Good Party in Los Angeles and other cities in the US, as well as be present together for ongoing prison reform work over the last few years (a new creation coming from our desks soon, notes about that THING in these photos), keep an eye out…
Ah, these THINGS — they add years to a life…they add joy, memories, connection, calm, meaning and magic (as does he). And I love this, I love this little life.
How are you loving your life this season?
Let’s make happiness your business by creating your authentic brand…
To the best of the rest of your life!
Life is good.