On this, the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year, it’s important to take stock, reflect on tiny moments of grace, and count our blessings. Because there were some inspiring and hopeful pieces of news in the midst of this year we’d like to forget.
In my final post of 2020, I’ve made it my mission to bring them to you, dear reader.
When you get knocked down by life, it helps to remember this quote by Mr. Rogers (yes, Mr. Rogers),
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else."
Things That Will Give You Hope and Make You Laugh
Happy, heartwarming, and hopeful, these podcasts, articles, movements, and individuals are worth every minute of your time. They are proof positive there is still a whole world of good out there.
So hang on. A new year, and all the promise that it holds, is on the horizon.
Stay safe, stay well, be kind, and catch you on the flip side 💫
INSPIRE BLISS
Consciousness Explorer’s Club
Hitting the zeitgeist squarely on the head with their recent ‘Fuck It, Let’s Dance’ post, the CEC is never short on inspiring material (they inspired this post). A meditation group that’s grown from its grassroots in Toronto to host a worldwide audience, their motto is to promote ‘existential asswhoopery’. Under normal circumstances, they also host a weekly dance party. Meditation never looked so awesome.
LEARN SOMETHING MIND-BLOWING
Feel Better. Live More.
Dr. Chatterjee’s epic podcast shakes up what we thought we knew about living your best life. Chock full of insightful interviews with healers, mystics, brain surgeons, and everything in between, the BBC doctor is pushing boundaries in all the right directions. It’s rated number one in the UK & Europe for a reason. Check it out.
DREAM OF DIFFERENT WORLDS
Jimmy Nelson
One of the greatest photographers of our time has made it his life’s work to record indigenous cultures who continue to live a traditional lifestyle. His work is a gorgeous reminder that the world remains a vibrantly woven tapestry of transcendent beauty, and that there are people who continue to march to their own drum.
GET MOTIVATED
Mantra Mag
This wellness outpost is visually stunning and backs up the window dressing with tons of awesome articles on things to keep you busy from home sweet home. Bonus: if your Instagram - or your walls - need a little shine, Mantra offers free downloadable posters brimming with 2020-worthy inspiration.
DANCE LIKE IT’S 1999
Spotify’s Best of 2020
Oh yes, and one last thing. Don’t forget to dance. Even if it’s only with your dog, it will put a smile on your face and a wiggle in your walk. That’s a promise :)
