Hi friends, I’m Michelle from Opting Out, based in Brighton, UK. Here I share regular posts on slow living, rest, and opting out of burnout culture, plus my weekly Weekend Mood Board of what’s currently inspiring me. Paid subscribers also get access to our asynchronous Slow Reading Group (our new read is“The Restorative Rebel: Memoirs and Musings on Internalised Capitalism” by Dani Bicknell), yoga nidra audios and pre-recorded restorative and yin yoga classes.
It’s my dream to create a community of misfits, questioners and resters. Are you in? ✨
What I’m reading:
Having a gentle start to Knausgaard’s “Some Rain Must Fall”, part 5 in his My Struggle series.
What I’m enjoying:
A 10 mile walk along a post- industrial part of the River Thames in glorious winter sunshine:
What I’m Noticing:
The spontaneous tonglen practice that arises on long journeys.
The brilliance of the full moon.
What I’m listening to:
Nils Frahm and Olafur Arnaulds.
What I’m Eating:
Squash and sage risotto.
Courgette and pistachio cake.
What I’m Grateful For:
Slow starts to the new calendar year.
Laughter.
What I’m Looking Forward To:
Diving deeper into more yin yoga training.
What’s Inspiring Me:
Threshold - the choir who sing to the dying:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/video/2025/dec/12/threshold-the-choir-who-sing-to-the-dying-documentary
I love to hear what’s on your list - drop a comment below!