Aww I miss the local bakery - les croissants aux beurres, aux amandes with newspapers from the Libraire and a huge mug of coffee on Sundays! I lived in Ixelles, Brussels twice over my career and many other countries over 18 relocations. There is a special place in my heart for France, Belgium and Switzerland though...
All to say, I loved this article because you're 'voicing' a philosophy of community and caring for people, which is at the heart of my Carer Mentor mission.
One of the best things I’ve done for my mental health and joy is to limit how often I use the word “should”. I love that you let the bakery flourish into what it could be instead of what it “should” be 🥰✨
I love all of this. I need these reminders. Thank you!
Thanks for reading!I often write as a way to remind myself.😊
Me too! I have to fight the more, more, more voice which as you said comes up even in getting rid of things - I must get rid of more… 🤦🏽♀️
You might like this one. https://open.substack.com/pub/pocketfulofprose/p/enough-is-enough?r=qqbxq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Aww I miss the local bakery - les croissants aux beurres, aux amandes with newspapers from the Libraire and a huge mug of coffee on Sundays! I lived in Ixelles, Brussels twice over my career and many other countries over 18 relocations. There is a special place in my heart for France, Belgium and Switzerland though...
All to say, I loved this article because you're 'voicing' a philosophy of community and caring for people, which is at the heart of my Carer Mentor mission.
Thanks! Yes, I was born in Uccle. My bakery was in the U.S. where I realized I was recreating my childhood culture.😊
One of the best things I’ve done for my mental health and joy is to limit how often I use the word “should”. I love that you let the bakery flourish into what it could be instead of what it “should” be 🥰✨
Thanks! I truly believe that building community can change our neighborhoods, towns, world.❤️
I love this!! I wish more businesses would do the same - prioritizing max profits a little less and increasing community value a little more.