Lunch by the beach with Grace, M, and I
It was such a fantastic day for me. Spending time with M and I It’s heartwarming that they chose to spend their non-working day with us. ❤️❤️❤️
We first went to IKEA and took a long walk around the showroom on the first floor, and then explored the marketplace on the second floor. Isabel was so sweet; she bought some oven dishes because she wanted to make some food for me, thinking I don’t eat enough nutritious meals.
Afterward, we headed to Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland) and had a leisurely, extended lunch by the beach. I insisted on taking care of Grace, helping her with her lunch. Her kindness made the day so relaxing and provided a complete break from my usual weekends, which are often spent in front of the screen studying or working on my book. Grace also thoroughly enjoyed the time; her enthusiasm was evident through her continuous eyebrow movements and laughter.
Stop Going Back to Old Thoughts, Feelings, and Emotions
Another interesting thing I noticed today was the sensory impact at IKEA, which tempted me to think, “I need this” in terms of buying things. Then I started to think that I don’t have enough money to indulge my desires as I may have done in the past. I had to remind myself to stop and resist these thoughts. I told myself that this is the old world, not the new world. The new world is about self-discovery, doing what I enjoy, and building my life based on those principles. It’s not about going back to the old world where I was enslaved to someone else’s expectations, working hard to earn as much money as possible to buy material possessions. It’s about living a well-rounded life aligned with my values. If I start from there and ensure that the fundamentals are in place, I can then focus on steps to increase my income.
Big Decision
I’ve made a big decision, following my instincts. More details to come…
