languishing, flourishing, and savoring

The only way we can make the most of our lives is to make the most of our moments.

CLEO WADE

languishing, flourishing, and savoring

what do they all have in common? well, first of all, The New York Times. secondly, i would say pandemic life: what, perhaps, it is for you right now, languishing, and the antidote to it, flourishing, plus how to get from languishing to flourishing, savoring. lastly, and of course the obvious, they are all verbs; verbs which end in "ing"...sorry couldn't help myself. i am savoring the joy of "ridiculous humor" ;)

perhaps you have heard or read about them. languishing started the whole thing in more ways than one. the first article (click title to read article) was written by Adam Grant, published April 19th.

There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing

The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.

then Dani Blum published the following article May 4th. click title to read article.

The Other Side of Languishing Is Flourishing. Here’s How to Get There.

Research shows that the pandemic took a toll on our overall well-being and left many of us drained. Here are seven simple steps to get you thriving again.

i could go on about both articles. what I will say is this. if your light has dimmed, you, my friend, are certainly not alone. if you want to shine brighter inside and/or outside, it can be done, and honestly, it's not painful at all. it's joyful!

my hope is that you move from languishing to flourishing in the coming months. and yes, here is my shameless plug.....come spend time with us in the studio, in the park, or online. enjoy, savor your time with us. together we can all flourish, or, as i like to say, light our lamps.

-light your lamp & you light the world

june