Natural State of Being

Some days I feel the time slipping away from me, and wonder how I managed to get absolutely nothing done.  Days like these are risky, and sometimes lead to getting stuck in a rut of non-doing, so recently I have begun manifesting as a way of staying in line with my goals. What is "manifestation"? Manifestation as a practice is about willing what you desire into existence.  Historical mention of manifestation can be found within ancient Buddhist and Christian texts, most notably in the Buddha's words:     "All that we are is a result of what we have  thought." The practice of manifestation has an uncertain origination story, leading some to suspect that knowledge of its power is engrained in the subconscious of the human mind.  Perhaps we have always known to some extent that we mold our own reality.  In concept, those who practice manifestation believe that by focusing your energy and attention on a goal, you will reach that goal more easily. Unfortuna...

I love being alone, but can't stand being cooped up.  Since quarantine began last March, I've found it progressively more difficult to calm my mind and feel at peace with my day-to-day life. In response, I have decided to dedicate myself to bringing intention into every one of my actions and thoughts as I move through each day in an attempt to balance out the sense of powerlessness that has been washing over me recently.  Below you will find a list of the five best things that are helping me positively change my mindset, all inspired by the cottagecore aesthetic. What is #Cottagecore? Cottagecore is an aesthetic which developed on social media sites--namely Tumblr--beginning in the 2010's. The cottagecore aesthetic idealizes the simplicity of life in the rural countryside, the beauty of the natural world, femininity, and homemaking.  The combination of attributes making cottagecore the perfect basis for beginning a new transformative cycle are clear. Not only are we (hope...