The Allure of Simplifying Experiences
How the allure of simplifying our lives can lead us to a shame spiral
You know, dear readers, that I like to be honest with you. So I’m going to tell you a secret right off the bat:
I’ve tried to write this exact article probably fifteen different times. Each attempt (until this one) would end with me slamming my computer shut and feeling like a fraud. When I write these articles, there’s a “goal” attached. Sometimes that goal is to invite you into my life more deeply. Sometimes, it’s to share what I’ve learned about something specific. Often, it’s about transmuting experiences into lessons learned.
Maybe it’s because I’ve been reading so many relatable and beautiful articles or essays that I feel pressure to have an article like that for you this month. I wanted to produce something profound and enlightening… something you might return to later and think, “Yes, she said exactly what I’d been feeling.”
Ironically, it wasn’t until I read this article from one of my favorite writers, Nicole Antoinette, that I realized I was doing exactly what she described. I was trying to find some beautiful, insightful takeaways to share with you about this month’s theme. Some “lived it and learned it” advice to write about. And, seeing as how I did write two articles about…
