Sometimes the bills are tough, but I like my job enough and my little blue rental house and my boyfriend who loves me like it’s an action word and my dog who is old but still jolly.
In one paragraph, you have discovered and achieved what some take lifetimes to learn. Or sometimes never do… You are ALIVE. You actually get this thing called life. You love. You see. You hear. You LIVE.
You are you. And that is enough. More than enough. Max has found the boringest girl around. You both are boringly perfect.
I absolutely loved this and can so relate. Sometimes the bills are tough, but I’m grateful every day too. I’m trying to eat more protein and greens too, lol! And I’m grateful everyday! I’m trying to let that be enough. Thank you for putting all this so simply and so beautifully!
Today I got to lie in the grass in the park with a dear friend…the sun was shining, and the wind was blowing through the trees…it was a little moment of heaven, and I’m so grateful for it and for Substack writers like you! Many thanks! ❤️💕💖
Wow, I LOVE this. 💗 Why do we need to be busy/have drama/etc. to be considered as having a full life? Sometimes when people ask how I am, I feel like I'm supposed to come up with some sort of exciting story, and it's like - I'm just working, cuddling my pets, etc., and I'm happy! Why can't that be enough? Thank you so much for writing this and making me feel so validated!
OMG, there is NOTHING better than reading and talking on FT about nothing! 🙌 The simple stuff is THEBEST! I hope I can think of this exchange in the future when situations come up that make me feel otherwise. ♥
this is so beautiful in the simplest way and has inspired me to write poetry again. and oh man, i relate so much to getting overwhelmed by the constant information overload from our phones!! lovely writing Jenny, keep it coming <3
when i’m bored and people ask “how’re you doing?” and i say “oh i’m bored”, their sad reactions always confuse me because i don’t see boredom as bad or a state to fix.
i see boredom as “being”, that state where i can just be. Life is boring 😂, even after all the fun and excitement and thrills we still come back to a state of… boredom? and i enjoy it with relish most days.
Wow this really drew me in. I glanced at the first few words whilst standing, about to go to the other room, then perched on the edge of my breakfast stool, then finally fully on the seat, fully engrossed and committed and all in. This is so beautiful this could be the opening paragraph to a novel that I would buy and eagerly devour. So simple and so powerful and I love that no matter what shiny things fall into your peripheral vision, you have your eyes the prize (life) and know that you are enough. Reading it makes us feel as if we are too. I love this. More please...
I was just thinking about something along these lines earlier today! My life is simple and boring and not at all what I thought it would be when I was 15 or 18 or 21, but I love it so much and am so grateful that it is mine.
Nothing is ever really how you plan, ya know. And I would hate to look back at 20 when I'm 30 and think "we didn't I see that my life was full then and it is now because I get the chance to live"
I want to soak up every moment and it starts by finding peace in everything! Totally agree.
Yes! Stepping out of the cycle of MORE, BIGGER, BETTER and into ENOUGH is nearly impossible. Thank you for the reminder as I forget this from time to time. I find it easier to remember when I stay off my phone and exist in my own life rather than when I’m a voyeur into someone else’s amazingly perfect life online.
I'll admit that I got sucked into the hustle culture and energetics of business and all that stuff and it kept me pushing until I burnt out. Unlearning that and learning new strategies is how I eventually got to where I am now. So I think it all happens in a cycle.
Totally! I’ve been on a similar journey. And I think the real ticket is not to stop trying to achieve altogether but realizing that there isn’t some destination where suddenly the grief of being alive won’t exist anymore bc you have enough money or stuff. A simple authentic life, the one happening right now IS enough. And we still have to navigate the pain and suffering around us that is so prevalent in this world. There’s both joy and pain in the mundane but that’s just life.
Exactly. And growth looks different for everyone, it isn’t only the hustle/growth/self improvement stuff we see online. For me it was also about developing hobbies and interests that didn’t necessarily result in a “profit” but were for enjoyment. I felt immense growth from that, but it isn’t exactly “marketable”
Exactly what I needed this Sunday morning. This was beautiful and powerful and short and digestible - I loved everything about it. Thank you for these words <3
I had taken a break from reading poetry because I found myself in a lull but I loved reading this and am opening eyes to the emotions of poetry once again <3
In one paragraph, you have discovered and achieved what some take lifetimes to learn. Or sometimes never do… You are ALIVE. You actually get this thing called life. You love. You see. You hear. You LIVE.
You are you. And that is enough. More than enough. Max has found the boringest girl around. You both are boringly perfect.
Sometimes you gotta go through some shit to realize what it’s all about! Thank you for the support as always 💕
I absolutely loved this and can so relate. Sometimes the bills are tough, but I’m grateful every day too. I’m trying to eat more protein and greens too, lol! And I’m grateful everyday! I’m trying to let that be enough. Thank you for putting all this so simply and so beautifully!
Today I got to lie in the grass in the park with a dear friend…the sun was shining, and the wind was blowing through the trees…it was a little moment of heaven, and I’m so grateful for it and for Substack writers like you! Many thanks! ❤️💕💖
Ah I love that! 🥲💕
Heavy on "in one paragraph" !
Her "boring life" is filled with some much live and love! What more could someone ask for.
This is my favourite thing I’ve read on here so far!! I loved it just how I love my boring life too ❤️
Ah thank you so much 🥲
Wow, I LOVE this. 💗 Why do we need to be busy/have drama/etc. to be considered as having a full life? Sometimes when people ask how I am, I feel like I'm supposed to come up with some sort of exciting story, and it's like - I'm just working, cuddling my pets, etc., and I'm happy! Why can't that be enough? Thank you so much for writing this and making me feel so validated!
Yes! That is exactly where this came from. I’m so glad it resonates 😊
Bc it is enough! Doing the simple things that make you happy is sometimes the one thing we take for granted.
I get to read? I get to go to my internship, I get to talk with my friends on FT about nothing. That is more than enough!!
Totally agree <3
OMG, there is NOTHING better than reading and talking on FT about nothing! 🙌 The simple stuff is THEBEST! I hope I can think of this exchange in the future when situations come up that make me feel otherwise. ♥
this is so beautiful in the simplest way and has inspired me to write poetry again. and oh man, i relate so much to getting overwhelmed by the constant information overload from our phones!! lovely writing Jenny, keep it coming <3
Ah thank you so much Lahari! I forgot how cathartic writing poetry can be
And please post your poetry! So we all can enjoy even more amazing reads!
when i’m bored and people ask “how’re you doing?” and i say “oh i’m bored”, their sad reactions always confuse me because i don’t see boredom as bad or a state to fix.
i see boredom as “being”, that state where i can just be. Life is boring 😂, even after all the fun and excitement and thrills we still come back to a state of… boredom? and i enjoy it with relish most days.
Saaaaame. Like don’t pity me. All I’ve ever wanted is to be off the hamster wheel
precisely 😃
This was so good. Love and boring go hand in hand imo.
That’s what I’m learning 💕
this is beautiful and incredibly poetic. and it’s one of the best conveyances of emotion through writing i’ve read. thank you.
Wow that is probably one of the kindest compliments I’ve received, thank you so much 🙏
Wow this really drew me in. I glanced at the first few words whilst standing, about to go to the other room, then perched on the edge of my breakfast stool, then finally fully on the seat, fully engrossed and committed and all in. This is so beautiful this could be the opening paragraph to a novel that I would buy and eagerly devour. So simple and so powerful and I love that no matter what shiny things fall into your peripheral vision, you have your eyes the prize (life) and know that you are enough. Reading it makes us feel as if we are too. I love this. More please...
I’ve had that experience with a few of my favorite writers so I’m absolutely honored that it had that effect on you. Thanks for the kind words 🥲
*the book* don’t skip that “opening paragraph to a novel”part, becuase Anisa has got it right.
But, the beauty of this does stand alone as well, right in my heart.
tysm 🥲
I was just thinking about something along these lines earlier today! My life is simple and boring and not at all what I thought it would be when I was 15 or 18 or 21, but I love it so much and am so grateful that it is mine.
I love that :)
Nothing is ever really how you plan, ya know. And I would hate to look back at 20 when I'm 30 and think "we didn't I see that my life was full then and it is now because I get the chance to live"
I want to soak up every moment and it starts by finding peace in everything! Totally agree.
Yes! Stepping out of the cycle of MORE, BIGGER, BETTER and into ENOUGH is nearly impossible. Thank you for the reminder as I forget this from time to time. I find it easier to remember when I stay off my phone and exist in my own life rather than when I’m a voyeur into someone else’s amazingly perfect life online.
Yes the phone thing is huge. It promotes the culture of capitalism.
I'll admit that I got sucked into the hustle culture and energetics of business and all that stuff and it kept me pushing until I burnt out. Unlearning that and learning new strategies is how I eventually got to where I am now. So I think it all happens in a cycle.
Totally! I’ve been on a similar journey. And I think the real ticket is not to stop trying to achieve altogether but realizing that there isn’t some destination where suddenly the grief of being alive won’t exist anymore bc you have enough money or stuff. A simple authentic life, the one happening right now IS enough. And we still have to navigate the pain and suffering around us that is so prevalent in this world. There’s both joy and pain in the mundane but that’s just life.
Exactly. And growth looks different for everyone, it isn’t only the hustle/growth/self improvement stuff we see online. For me it was also about developing hobbies and interests that didn’t necessarily result in a “profit” but were for enjoyment. I felt immense growth from that, but it isn’t exactly “marketable”
Exactly what I needed this Sunday morning. This was beautiful and powerful and short and digestible - I loved everything about it. Thank you for these words <3
I’m so glad! Thank you for sharing :)
I loved reading this. We forget to simply appreciate being alive these days :)
This is such a beautiful piece. Thank you 🙏🏻
“My life is boring and I’m grateful every day”😊 I love this. I love “boredom”. I love your writing 💕
Ah thank you 🥲
Beautiful contentment in everyday boring life. Sounds very full and enjoyable 🌞
Definitely :)
I had taken a break from reading poetry because I found myself in a lull but I loved reading this and am opening eyes to the emotions of poetry once again <3
I’m so glad :)