I’m having little moments of brilliance on this road trip. Or, at least, I think I am. They’re little moments for me, if no one else.

I was on a stretch of road somewhere between San Francisco and Napa, a relatively shorter part of my very lengthy drive, and I found myself thinking about the crush I had a few months ago. (Maybe that should be put in the present tense, but that’s a whole other conversation.)

What I realized was this: Even in seeming inaction, there is action. We are always doing, though sometimes the motions are small or invisible to the eye. There are consequences to inaction as much as there are consequences to accept when we act.

So we are always choosing between two sets of consequences, not just one. The status quo is comfortable and safe; it isn’t scary. I know the results of my inaction well.

But driving in that gorgeous countryside, I’d realize that I’d rather apologize for a stolen kiss than spend my life wondering what could have happened. I like choosing the world I live in. And I may not know all of the consequences, but I’m curious enough to take some chances.

What consequences are you looking forward to discovering?

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I used to have dreams that I could levitate.

Those were the best.

I still have them now and then, on occasion, but they’ve become less frequent. It’s just not what you think about when you have so much happening in your life. You forget that feeling of lightness.

Which is why I’m so thrilled that I came across these photographs by Natsumi Hayashi.

They’re the perfect reminder that sometimes we need to go out into the world and defy gravity.

Where will you start today?

{photos by Natsumi Hayashi, check out her daily levitation on her blog}

One thing I recently learned: whatever you do, do it boldly. I used to be the shy, timid type, and sometimes I still am. But lately, I’ve been discovering I have some real magic in me and it comes out in a glance, a smile, an unexpected conversation.

The nicest thing about boldness is that its magic and power can change people.

Heather does it with her sense of style.

Jamie does it with her naughty texts.

And let’s face it, everything about Bunny and Uncle Buffy are geniusly bold (that’s a nice compliment, don’t you think?).

Anyway, why live life any other way?

I think we all need to do something bold and unexpected this weekend, something that isn’t planned, something you stumble upon. I can’t wait to hear what magic you find.

{image by proper topper, found on pinterest}

What little thing will you do to change the world today?

{found via it’s mary ruffle}

I’ve been thinking lately that the world might be a better place if we had one mandatory pajamas day each week.

Mine would definitely include soft pants and — now that it’s winter — knee high socks.  I also fully support midday naps, walks outdoors just because, mornings at the farmers market, and free milk and cookies for all (substitute coffee or tea for milk, if you prefer).

I know I might get nothing done, but what a glorious day that would be!

What little daily indulgences would you vote to put into effect?

{first image from getrealpaid via sfgirlbybay, second image here, third here}

The end of the school quarter is coming up fast. As a result, my work has just doubled. Maybe tripled. I don’t know — I’m having a hard time keeping track these days. There’s an ever-expanding to-do list and so much I want to do (those go on the to-do list too). I thought what would be perfect for a very busy day is a little bit of inspiration.

How are you feeling right now? Getting ready for the upcoming holidays?  Do you ever find that right after the holiday break you need another break?

{first image via Unstitched; second image via it’s mary ruffle}

I’ve noticed more companies writing manifestos these days. And each time I read one, I find myself inspired.

I recently wrote a manifesto for my food blog (yes, that was my summer project — promise to share it soon), and I think I may work on a personal manifesto, something I can put on my wall someday.

Other awesome manifestos: the Ne0-Traditionalist Manifesto by Katie Armour, the Aardvark Manifesto…

Do you know of any inspiring manifestos? What would be on yours?

{first manifesto from Holstee, second from Lululemon}