I clung onto every word; indulging, celebrating, and crying at how this fits so well into where God has me at currently, in my life. To be vulnerable and relatable in your writing, it feels as if you were having a conversation with me personally and intimately. This inspired me to START taking my pleasures more seriously in a way that allows for me to invite more joy into my life and know that it’s okay to give myself permission to do so.
I am beyond grateful to have been able to share this moment of celebration with you and I cannot wait to see where God takes your journey this year in 2025!
Whybeo some of us feel so guilty for indulging life’s little pleasures instead of fitting into the popular notion that we have to be connected to others at all times, or following the social norm. I just admitted to a friend that I'm currently fully dressed but back under the covers reading and writing because its cold and rainy outside. I got crickets in response. She probably thinks I'm lazy. I don't care. 😁
Agreed, and my hubby is so accommodating! We live in a motorhome so it’s not a hard thing to bring me breakfast in bed. Problem is, I have to share it with the dogs. 🤣
At the end of 2023, I quit my job to pursue writing. My manager asked why I was leaving everything behind after so many years of working and reaching the nice position I was in, and I told him I deserved to do something for myself.
As a people manager, I cared for my team members and worried about their well-being and professional growth, but I never felt as they said I made them feel. I wanted more, and to have more, I had to accept less: no salary, no colleagues to have coffee with, no routine in the office, none of the things I had done for more than twenty years. I lost that all from one day to another, and then I gained so much more...
I'm not sure if I should call it Radical pleasure, but radical... yes, that applies :)
Yes to all of this. My word for 2025 is WANT. In the past I've gone with words like BALANCE or INTENTION, but this year I'm going to focus on pursuing the things that I want to do, the life that I want to live. My desires always get pushed aside when I'm trying to balance everything or be intentional about my choices (which always prioritize my responsibilities), so this year I am putting what I want front and center.
An incredible piece of writing! I floated along with you on this pleasure journey. Pleasure for pleasure sake by dropping the guilt is a simple yet powerful shift we should all consider. I will be carrying this thought with me. Thank you!
This was an exceptional piece of writing.
I clung onto every word; indulging, celebrating, and crying at how this fits so well into where God has me at currently, in my life. To be vulnerable and relatable in your writing, it feels as if you were having a conversation with me personally and intimately. This inspired me to START taking my pleasures more seriously in a way that allows for me to invite more joy into my life and know that it’s okay to give myself permission to do so.
I am beyond grateful to have been able to share this moment of celebration with you and I cannot wait to see where God takes your journey this year in 2025!
Well Done My Love 🌹👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.
Sending Blessings✨
Thank you so much! This warmed my heart so much!
Take all the pleasure and joy you can from life! God and the universe put it there for you!
Whybeo some of us feel so guilty for indulging life’s little pleasures instead of fitting into the popular notion that we have to be connected to others at all times, or following the social norm. I just admitted to a friend that I'm currently fully dressed but back under the covers reading and writing because its cold and rainy outside. I got crickets in response. She probably thinks I'm lazy. I don't care. 😁
Reading in bed is top tier and one of my favorite pleasure activities! Taking time to disconnect, or exist as a solo being, is very much necessary!
Agreed, and my hubby is so accommodating! We live in a motorhome so it’s not a hard thing to bring me breakfast in bed. Problem is, I have to share it with the dogs. 🤣
At the end of 2023, I quit my job to pursue writing. My manager asked why I was leaving everything behind after so many years of working and reaching the nice position I was in, and I told him I deserved to do something for myself.
As a people manager, I cared for my team members and worried about their well-being and professional growth, but I never felt as they said I made them feel. I wanted more, and to have more, I had to accept less: no salary, no colleagues to have coffee with, no routine in the office, none of the things I had done for more than twenty years. I lost that all from one day to another, and then I gained so much more...
I'm not sure if I should call it Radical pleasure, but radical... yes, that applies :)
That is very much radical pleasure! You're leaning into what brings your heart and soul joy!
Yes to all of this. My word for 2025 is WANT. In the past I've gone with words like BALANCE or INTENTION, but this year I'm going to focus on pursuing the things that I want to do, the life that I want to live. My desires always get pushed aside when I'm trying to balance everything or be intentional about my choices (which always prioritize my responsibilities), so this year I am putting what I want front and center.
I like that! I need to think of a word that encapsulates what I want me year to be, too. Like an anchor point, right?
Beautiful and thought-provoking. Thank you, Athena!
Superego, ghosts of mothers and maiden-aunts past rear up. We can gently show them the door (another radical pleasure).
Thank you, Athena—these were the exact words I needed to balance out the radical fear growing inside. I wish you so many moments of joy.
Thank you so much for reading! I'm wishing you so much joy, too!
An incredible piece of writing! I floated along with you on this pleasure journey. Pleasure for pleasure sake by dropping the guilt is a simple yet powerful shift we should all consider. I will be carrying this thought with me. Thank you!
Thank you so much for reading!
What a FANTASTIC piece. Yay!
Thank you so much for reading!
The only way to find true pleasure is to give it to yourself!
Happy you found your way.
Thank you! I'm enjoying the journey.
I like this idea. Can't wait to hear more...