Hello Reader,

I noticed something on a Wednesday morning that I haven't been able to stop thinking about since.

I was out on the lanai, coffee in hand, and instead of already running through my list for the day, I just sat there. Watched the birds. Let ten minutes pass without once checking the clock. Old me would have called that wasted time. But it didn't feel wasted. It felt like relief.

That small moment turned into this week's post, which is really about something I think a lot of us are living without ever naming it. Not slow living as a trend, not the styled version with the linen napkins and the perfectly imperfect sourdough, but the real thing: the pace that shows up once the old urgency finally lifts.

Inside, I'm sharing what that actually looks like day to day, the old habits that still sneak back in when I least expect them, and a part I almost left out entirely: what it's like when the people around you don't quite understand the pace you've settled into. That one felt worth being honest about.

If you've noticed your own days shifting into something slower and wondered whether that's okay, I think this one's for you.

I've had some inquiries from thoughtful readers who asked me about my recent relocation to Florida from Michigan.

The journey was long but I arrived at my new home without any incidents or issues, and for that I am grateful. It took the moving truck about 10 days longer to arrive, so I spent some time 'glamping' with minimal furniture and household items.

But that didn't affect the beautiful lake and palm tree view outside my windows, and gave me some time to decompress and get ready for the delivery of my worldy goods, which took place yesterday.

It is a different mindset, knowing that my family is over a thousand miles away. But technology is a wonderful thing when a phone call, a video chat, and a text are readily available. And before I know it, I'll be planning a visit to see them all in person.

So for now I am unpacking boxes and bins, sipping on a cup of coffee, and watching the ducks, ibis, morehead hens, turtles, herons, and swaying palm trees (and a fair bit of rain at this time of year!) outside my window. 💗☕🌞

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That's all for this week, my friend. Stay safe, be well, pray for peace.

Candi

founder, Inspire My Style​

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