love after love

Posted on November 4, 2026 by msw blog

The time will come
when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror
and each will smile at the other’s welcome,
and say, sit here. Eat.
You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine. Give bread, Give back your heart
to itself, to the stranger who has loved you all your life, whom you ignored
for another, who knows you by heart.
Take down the love letters from the bookshelf the photographs, the desperate notes,
peel your own image from the mirror.
Sit. Feast on your life.

Derek walcott

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P.I.C.K.

Posted on November 4, 2026 by msw blog

As you feel frustrated by communications that may cause you to react negatively, try the P.I.C.K. exercise to avoid communicating in a manner that you may later regret. Patience: Take a deep breath and remember that there’s someone on the other side of the screen. Intention: Think about what you want to say, and what outcome you want your message to have.Clarity: Be mindful about how you communicate, and be concise yet clear.Kindness: In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

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Fill Nail Holes

Posted on November 3, 2026 by msw blog

“Toothpicks act as micro plugs to fill gaps and nail holes,” says Kavouklis. “Coat with wood glue, insert into hole, snap off flush with surface, sand down. You can’t see the flaw once it’s stained or painted over.”

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discomfort

Posted on November 3, 2026 by msw blog

Change requires discomfort.

What are you actually avoiding by focusing on complaining? And what’s one small thing you could do instead?

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appointments and commitments

Posted on November 2, 2026 by msw blog

As the holidays approach and appointments and commitments begin to pile up, author Caroline Sylge recommends a “say no” retreat — a day dedicated to figuring out which obligations you want to decline in the coming weeks and months. While it may seem unconventional to devote an entire day to saying no, this approach can help create space for what truly matters to you. Sylge shared with Life Kit her suggested schedule for a “say no” retreat:

As soon as you wake up, list things you want to say no to. Identify the obvious tasks you want to avoid.

Take a break, then return to your retreat space and expand your “say no” list. Review requests, appointments, volunteer work and commitments for the coming days, weeks and months. Note the tasks you want to decline, and why.

After another break, review your list and start saying no. Start with a small win, like crossing off a demanding task. Next, focus on the tougher rejections that may involve saying no to someone you care about or work with.

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