Really excited for this, it feels serendipitous that I’m dipping into Ross Gay’s Inciting Joy and Gabrielle Treanor’s 1% Wellness Experiment right now. Here’s to joy!
What a perfect confluence of inputs Sarah! I'm actually hoping to chat with Gabrielle in the near future as I love the idea behind her 1% wellness book and experiment. Looking forward to digging into it all with you soon. 💚💚
Agree! I am loving the teenage stage of my childrens lives. They are so fun, smart and funny. As someone who struggle through the early years, this is joy!
I'm right there with you, Kim. I found the early years incredibly challenging too, and this stage, while still challenging, is totally different and full of unexpected delights! Like you, I'm amazed by our kids every day - they've got a lot to say and a lot to teach us. 💚
Hi Brooke, Happy New Year, glad to have you back and glad you had a restful break. Looking forward to all The Tortoise offerings in 2024 and especially the 1% experiment, going to take some time in the next couple of days to think about what areas I want to focus on.
Thanks so much Nicola! Looking forward to hearing about your area/s of focus for the 1% experiment. I’m having to keep myself grounded and only choose two (my brain tried to keep adding more😆) but I think we’ve come to an arrangement now. 💚
Oh it’s so good to have you back Brooke! 🥳 I’m glad to hear you had a wonderful break making precious memories and finding joy in life’s simple pleasures. Looking forward to the journey of 2024 xx
I took three weeks off of work this year, first time - and as my husband is now a teacher we had the time together as a family (even my 19 yo took three weeks off!)
Was a great reset and I am planning on doing it again.
I’m excited for the 1% project - your workshops are the reason I signed up as a paying subscriber and I look forward to doing this one with a larger group.
Thanks so much Michelle! It sounds like you and your family had a beautiful, restful break too - it's such a pleasure in life to be able to slow down and spend that time together isn't it? I'm so glad you enjoyed it. And yes! I'm really excited for the 1% this year too. Something different happens when we try to do things like that together I think, like some kind of collective curiosity and energy. Whatever it is, I'm really looking forward to diving in on Sunday. 💚
I am finally getting to my enormous Substack inbox. Happy New Year!. I am thrilled to begin with theme Joy. My words for the year are wild, alignment and abundance. I am definitely inviting in PLAY as well. Let's do it!
2023 was not my year but I know I came out of it stronger. I am focusing on fun (and centred) for 2024. I am putting some focus back into my physical health as my mental health took a lot of time in 2023. I am sitting with the 1% and need some inspiration to narrow it down.
Your slow living approach really resonates over here. Thanks for sharing your wise words and your journey. This is most kind and humble place to be but full of creativity and joy and exquisite words from so many souls. Have an amazing February
Oh welcome back Brooke! I raised both arms and yelled a joyful filled "YES" when I heard the theme for term one!!!! Bring it on🧡🧡🧡
YAY!! I'm genuinely really excited to dive into this and am SO happy to have you coming along for the ride. xxx
Really excited for this, it feels serendipitous that I’m dipping into Ross Gay’s Inciting Joy and Gabrielle Treanor’s 1% Wellness Experiment right now. Here’s to joy!
What a perfect confluence of inputs Sarah! I'm actually hoping to chat with Gabrielle in the near future as I love the idea behind her 1% wellness book and experiment. Looking forward to digging into it all with you soon. 💚💚
Agree! I am loving the teenage stage of my childrens lives. They are so fun, smart and funny. As someone who struggle through the early years, this is joy!
I'm right there with you, Kim. I found the early years incredibly challenging too, and this stage, while still challenging, is totally different and full of unexpected delights! Like you, I'm amazed by our kids every day - they've got a lot to say and a lot to teach us. 💚
Hi Brooke, Happy New Year, glad to have you back and glad you had a restful break. Looking forward to all The Tortoise offerings in 2024 and especially the 1% experiment, going to take some time in the next couple of days to think about what areas I want to focus on.
By the way, those salads looked scrumptious!!
Oh, and the salads were both *chefs kiss*
Thanks so much Nicola! Looking forward to hearing about your area/s of focus for the 1% experiment. I’m having to keep myself grounded and only choose two (my brain tried to keep adding more😆) but I think we’ve come to an arrangement now. 💚
Oh it’s so good to have you back Brooke! 🥳 I’m glad to hear you had a wonderful break making precious memories and finding joy in life’s simple pleasures. Looking forward to the journey of 2024 xx
Thank you lovely Carolyn. I hope you had a restful January and that 2024 holds wonderful things. Can't wait to dive in with you 💚💚
Happy new year! Looking forward to this next term together.
Thanks Holly! It's going to be a cracker, I'm sure of it xx
Welcome back 😊
Thank you Satya! It's good to be back 💚
Lovely to read you had a restful and break.
I took three weeks off of work this year, first time - and as my husband is now a teacher we had the time together as a family (even my 19 yo took three weeks off!)
Was a great reset and I am planning on doing it again.
I’m excited for the 1% project - your workshops are the reason I signed up as a paying subscriber and I look forward to doing this one with a larger group.
Happy new year Brooke, Ben, and family.
Thanks so much Michelle! It sounds like you and your family had a beautiful, restful break too - it's such a pleasure in life to be able to slow down and spend that time together isn't it? I'm so glad you enjoyed it. And yes! I'm really excited for the 1% this year too. Something different happens when we try to do things like that together I think, like some kind of collective curiosity and energy. Whatever it is, I'm really looking forward to diving in on Sunday. 💚
Happy new year 💚 good to have you back!
Thank you lovely Mimi! So good to be back. I hope your winter has been a cosy one 💚💚
Glad you are back and your break sounds lovely!
Thanks Misti! It really was. So lucky to have had it and so keen to dive in to the year ahead. I hope you had some downtime over the holidays too xx
My word of the year is “joy” so I looooove the topic for this month’s term!
I am finally getting to my enormous Substack inbox. Happy New Year!. I am thrilled to begin with theme Joy. My words for the year are wild, alignment and abundance. I am definitely inviting in PLAY as well. Let's do it!
2023 was not my year but I know I came out of it stronger. I am focusing on fun (and centred) for 2024. I am putting some focus back into my physical health as my mental health took a lot of time in 2023. I am sitting with the 1% and need some inspiration to narrow it down.
Yes to fun1
Your slow living approach really resonates over here. Thanks for sharing your wise words and your journey. This is most kind and humble place to be but full of creativity and joy and exquisite words from so many souls. Have an amazing February