Somewhere along the way, we replaced blanket forts with inbox zero. Thank you for this soft interruption - this whispered permission slip. It reminded me that being human doesn’t require constant improvement. Sometimes it just asks that we sit still long enough to remember we were once small, and still worthy.
Yass!! Being human should simply mean to enjoy and be present, rather than to constantly chase perfection. Today, the world has conditioned us to believe in its definition of success, and we often follow it blindly. We forget how worthy we are as humans, just as we are. Soo happy you enjoy, and resonate!! <3
and wow, this felt like a warm hug from childhood. the details, the heart, the way you captured it all… i felt so seen. so glad our words crossed paths <3
aaghhh my heart!! this reminds me of those silent supporters, who save, come back to reread, and cheer from the sidelines!!🥹thanks a LOOOT! Never knew people actually saved my posts for later!! Hasif, you never fail to show up in your wonderful way, and thanks for being that human! Sooo happy we align in thoughts and crossed paths! 💛
I really feel that adulting is about losing yourself to the ways of the world and then learning to get back to your authentic self by getting in touch with your inner child. This was a beautiful read! ♥️
I’d favour that too! Life really feels like a love-hate relationship sometimes—bad days, good days, and through it all, we feel alive just by being. The simple joy of just BEING. Sooo happy to have you here, Namratha! 💛
Anjali, thank you for linking your page on my note. I appreciate you sharing this with me. I was truly smiling unintentionally the whole time. God bless you and may you forever be your inner child.
Lots of memories here, for all of us. I loved the part about laughing hard, weird...your laugh that comes easily like an old friend showing up uninvited. Made me laugh. Thanks for sharing. You are my 205th bedtime story...
GIRL!!! I’ve been putting little pictures of the 5 year old me around my house to remember her beautiful little spirit. I think we would have been great friends!!
I grew up on Memphis grit and Mississippi river magic—blues from Beale Street, wild feet dancing on riverboats before I could spell rhythm. My grandfather drove tugboats, pushed barges through fog like it was nothing. The river ran through him—and maybe through me too.
At three, I’m told I was the hit on any Riverboat Dinner- dancing like the sun was watching. No filter. No fear. Just freedom.
Now I live on a farm, and the ones who see my dances? Mostly chickens in the coop & my goose friends. But they don’t judge the offbeat moves—they just cluck approval and carry on.
That wild girl’s still here. Just got mud on her boots and chickens for an audience.
wow!! To imagine itself feels so whole, some, and happy!!! Ik it would be tenfold in experiencing tit firstshand! Whatta days, and childhood, right!? This makes me smile so big, you've no idea, Laura!! Happy to see you in your full glory, and carrying your freedom of inner child, and dancing with the sweetest tribe these days!! soo happy this took you back to those, Laura! Keep dancing wild for the times to come!! 💛
I love that your childhood dream of becoming a storyteller has come true. As a grandmother, this story resonates with me deeply. I lost my inner child when my children were little, and we all suffered from that. My 5 yr old granddaughter has discovered my inner child and we enjoy being silly together.
Soo sweet, Tracy!! It's wonderful to have someone to go back to your free self, and let out your weirdness without a notice! I'm happy you've got your lil gerl to take silliness out! happy that my story resonates with ya! 💌
Yasss!! BIG TIME! How wonderful to know that to play and be silly for a while is powerful and purposeful!! The world would easily be a lighter, happier place! Sooo happy you enjoy, and resonate with this, Sue!! Means a loot!<3
Somewhere along the way, we replaced blanket forts with inbox zero. Thank you for this soft interruption - this whispered permission slip. It reminded me that being human doesn’t require constant improvement. Sometimes it just asks that we sit still long enough to remember we were once small, and still worthy.
Yass!! Being human should simply mean to enjoy and be present, rather than to constantly chase perfection. Today, the world has conditioned us to believe in its definition of success, and we often follow it blindly. We forget how worthy we are as humans, just as we are. Soo happy you enjoy, and resonate!! <3
i already read and saved this post,
and wow, this felt like a warm hug from childhood. the details, the heart, the way you captured it all… i felt so seen. so glad our words crossed paths <3
aaghhh my heart!! this reminds me of those silent supporters, who save, come back to reread, and cheer from the sidelines!!🥹thanks a LOOOT! Never knew people actually saved my posts for later!! Hasif, you never fail to show up in your wonderful way, and thanks for being that human! Sooo happy we align in thoughts and crossed paths! 💛
I really feel that adulting is about losing yourself to the ways of the world and then learning to get back to your authentic self by getting in touch with your inner child. This was a beautiful read! ♥️
I’d favour that too! Life really feels like a love-hate relationship sometimes—bad days, good days, and through it all, we feel alive just by being. The simple joy of just BEING. Sooo happy to have you here, Namratha! 💛
Anjali, thank you for linking your page on my note. I appreciate you sharing this with me. I was truly smiling unintentionally the whole time. God bless you and may you forever be your inner child.
yayy!! this means a loot, Omar! I'm soo happy you resonated with my story, and i wish the same for you too! Happy welcome to this lil happy tribe! 💛
Lots of memories here, for all of us. I loved the part about laughing hard, weird...your laugh that comes easily like an old friend showing up uninvited. Made me laugh. Thanks for sharing. You are my 205th bedtime story...
Yayy!! Haha, happy to hear this made you happy and resonate!! Thanks a loot, and feels soo good to be honoured as your 205th story, Colleen!! <3
Wow Anjali! Thank you for this nostalgic ride and reminding to enjoy the simple things in our life. So raw and honest.
Thank you for this reminder! I used to climb trees and escape to other worlds….pure magic.
Oh, whatta feeling it must have been! keep climbing trees, and escaping to other worlds regardless, Michelle!! happy it resonates with ya! <3
GIRL!!! I’ve been putting little pictures of the 5 year old me around my house to remember her beautiful little spirit. I think we would have been great friends!!
Woohoo!! This is sooo wholesome!! I really think so too! Happy to stumble upon you, and even happier to know we align on so many things, Sarah!!💛
This brought my inner 5-year-old back to life. Thank you for the reminder.
woohoo!! You've just made my day 10x better!! soo happy are so aligned, Allen!! <3
Love this Anjali!! ❤️ such a sweet reminder
yayy!! this means the world to me, Leti!! 💛
I grew up on Memphis grit and Mississippi river magic—blues from Beale Street, wild feet dancing on riverboats before I could spell rhythm. My grandfather drove tugboats, pushed barges through fog like it was nothing. The river ran through him—and maybe through me too.
At three, I’m told I was the hit on any Riverboat Dinner- dancing like the sun was watching. No filter. No fear. Just freedom.
Now I live on a farm, and the ones who see my dances? Mostly chickens in the coop & my goose friends. But they don’t judge the offbeat moves—they just cluck approval and carry on.
That wild girl’s still here. Just got mud on her boots and chickens for an audience.
wow!! To imagine itself feels so whole, some, and happy!!! Ik it would be tenfold in experiencing tit firstshand! Whatta days, and childhood, right!? This makes me smile so big, you've no idea, Laura!! Happy to see you in your full glory, and carrying your freedom of inner child, and dancing with the sweetest tribe these days!! soo happy this took you back to those, Laura! Keep dancing wild for the times to come!! 💛
I love that your childhood dream of becoming a storyteller has come true. As a grandmother, this story resonates with me deeply. I lost my inner child when my children were little, and we all suffered from that. My 5 yr old granddaughter has discovered my inner child and we enjoy being silly together.
Soo sweet, Tracy!! It's wonderful to have someone to go back to your free self, and let out your weirdness without a notice! I'm happy you've got your lil gerl to take silliness out! happy that my story resonates with ya! 💌
Such a well written article!! Thanks for the much needed reminder
Yayy! Happy you enjoy this, dear! 🐒💛
https://1minuteproductivity.substack.com/p/the-journal-is-here
This is so beautiful. Love this honoring. Thank you for sharing!
that's sweet of you to just show up, and tell me. You've just made my day, and thanks Jessy!<3
We should all learn to play again. Not just with our kids and grandkids, but with each other. It would be so much fun being 5 again for a day 😂
Yasss!! BIG TIME! How wonderful to know that to play and be silly for a while is powerful and purposeful!! The world would easily be a lighter, happier place! Sooo happy you enjoy, and resonate with this, Sue!! Means a loot!<3