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 the Slow Reading Group (we recently started “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating”), live Co-Resting sessions, yoga nidra audios and pre-recorded full-length 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:
Early mornings with Mary Oliver’s ‘Devotions’ and a cacao by candelight.
What I’m enjoying:
Introducing the magic of sound baths to new people.
Learning a new Buddhist practice.
Petting cats in the street.
What I’m Noticing:
The contrast between the seasonal call to rest and the busyness of life.
What I’m listening to:
The sound of the rain on the skylight windows.
What I’m Eating:
Lots of spicy butter beans.
What I’m Grateful For:
Autumn sunshine.
Knitting.
Kara Duval’s wonderful Range.
What I’m Looking Forward To:
Seeing one of my favourite bands play live this weekend.
What’s Inspiring Me:
This week, my son and I watched this 3-part series by fellow Northerner David Olusoga on the history of the British Empire.
The beautiful souls in my Wintering Well journey.
Walks by the sea.
Toi Marie’s The Deepening: https://www.toimarie.com/deepening
I love to hear what’s on your list - drop a comment below!