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:
Taking my time with Miranda Shaw’s “Passionate Enlightenment: Women in Tantric Buddhism”.
What I’m enjoying:
A visit to the brilliant Vagina Museum in London yesterday. Best date ever! 😆 They also have a really cool shop:
Also enjoyed an arty day out with my son this week:
What I’m Noticing:
All the autumn colours peeping through.
What I’m listening to:
Folk band Flook on the kitchen speaker as my partner cooks risotto 🫶
What I’m Eating:
Dal and roti with a hint of chilli.
What I’m Grateful For:
Rainy walks in London parks
Morning cacao
Dzogchen practices
What I’m Looking Forward To:
A Buddhist retreat next weekend on the lion-headed dakini
What’s Inspiring Me:
Having my astrology chart read recently, so fascinating and spot on.
The karmic fruition of ex-prince Andrew.
I love to hear what's on your list! Drop a comment below:
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