Hello, I’m Michelle from Opting Out, based in bohemian and rather queer Brighton, UK. Subscribers can enjoy regular posts around slow living, rest, and opting out of burnout culture, plus my weekly Weekend Mood Board of what’s currently inspiring me. Paid subscribers get access to ALL my work, including the Slow Reading Group, live Co-Resting sessions, yoga nidra audios and pre-recorded full-length restorative yoga classes.
Its my dream to create a community of misfits, questioners and resters. Are you in? ✨
What I’m reading:
As a palate cleanser between Knausgaards, last week I read “Becoming Ms Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women”, by Susan Burton. Super inspiring.
What I’m enjoying:
The cooler early mornings in the heatwave.
The simple pleasure of reading in silence with others at a recent group event in a local park.
What I’m listening to:
What I’m Noticing:
What you put out, you get back.
The simple joy of knitting.
What I’m Eating:
Ayurvedic kitchari.
What I’m Looking Forward To:
An upcoming folk festival.
A Tate date.
What’s Inspiring Me:
Taking my Bodhisattva vows last weekend with over 100 other people.
Yasmin Khan’s recounting of her campaigning on the Jean Charles de Menezes case.
Queer poet Andrea Gibson, who died this week (and whose work was previously unknown to me).
I'd love to know what's on your list? Drop a comment below!