SUNDAY SLOWDOWN | Manifesto for Artful Living
“Slowness remembers, hurry forgets. Softness remembers, hardness forgets. Surrender remembers, fear forgets."
- Mark Nepo
It's easy to forget, to be swept up in the chaos and confusion of everyday demands, shaped by what others think you should be or who you think they want you to be. Underneath all this noise is your truth patiently waiting to be honored, expressed, accepted. And offering the generosity and grace to another.
Let this be an invitation.
Dare to be different. Your unique way of being in the world is your divine signature.
Do what you love, and love what you do. This is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself and share with others. It takes courage to follow this path.
Bask in your brilliance. Be bold and unapologetically let your beauty shine.
Honor your intuition. Let the subtle stories of your soul guide you every step of the way.
Improvise as a daily practice. Let life be a lyrical dance of discovery and joy, not another endless to-do list.
Be the curator of your dreams. Create your wildest dreams come true with curiosity. Design the life you want to live with discernment and devotion.
Be Vulnerable. Allow yourself to soften. This is where true connection lives.
Dive deeper. Go the edge of your comfort zone. Challenge your beliefs about yourself and others. Live into the mystery that makes our daily lives more meaningful.
Follow your heart. Use it as a compass, a trusted north star, rooted in beauty, art and awe.
And in those moments when you don't know what to do, when you feel lost or overwhelmed, when you're tempted to shrink or stay stuck in fear,
remember your personal practices. Know that you can tame, train, and transform, again and again and again.
X Alisa