I love the meaning behind this so much, if we treat an 'ordinary' day like a special one, then that day will become special in itself! thanks for sharing
Ishani recommended your article, and I’m so happy she did. That phrase ‘monument to our own hesitation' is so accurate. We spend so much time waiting for a 'perfect' moment that never happens. My grandmother lived this way, and after years of her saved-away treasures gathering dust, breaking, or being lost in a fire, we realized it had all gone to waste. I’ve caught myself inheriting that same mindset, but now that I have my own home, I’m making a conscious effort to stop waiting. I'm choosing to pour the wine and use the good china, especially on a Tuesday.
if you've read Will Guidara's book Unreasonable Hospitality and how he made Eleven Madison Park into the #1 restaurant in the world, he talks exactly about this! and actually he takes it one step further, saying people should break out their special bottles of wine for their worst days, not your best ones. thanks so much for writing this!
I feel so torn by this essay!! I used to not have much, so I would save stuff to the point it went bad for fear I would never have a chance to get it again. Obviously that's addressed here to a point. But... I don't want to be like my in-laws and not wait for the occasion to open my presents... like... beyond decorum, sometimes the wait and anticipation and fanfare IS what makes something special. Ugh... balance. Thanks so much for sharing this.
The grandmother's cup is the whole essay. The wine getting sediment is the obvious version of the lesson, but the café con leche every afternoon is the real one, because she wasn't saving the beautiful thing, she was making the ordinary day worth the beautiful thing. Different move entirely. Subscribing here, I really enjoyed.
It's important to keep in mind that life is short, long term plans can change. We need to treat ourselves as special guests, who deserve special things, moments opportunities. Of course we should not live every moment like it is our last, but we need to keep it in mind
I love the meaning behind this so much, if we treat an 'ordinary' day like a special one, then that day will become special in itself! thanks for sharing
That’s exactly right … it’s all about finding beauty in the ordinary
Thanks for taking the time to read and commenting 🫶🏻
This is so interesting!
I’m glad it resonated with you
Ishani recommended your article, and I’m so happy she did. That phrase ‘monument to our own hesitation' is so accurate. We spend so much time waiting for a 'perfect' moment that never happens. My grandmother lived this way, and after years of her saved-away treasures gathering dust, breaking, or being lost in a fire, we realized it had all gone to waste. I’ve caught myself inheriting that same mindset, but now that I have my own home, I’m making a conscious effort to stop waiting. I'm choosing to pour the wine and use the good china, especially on a Tuesday.
Sometimes the hardest things to do is “unlearn” what we were taught.
I’m glad you’re deciding to make your ordinary days beautiful and special.
I appreciate so much you reading and sharing your story ! 👏🥰
100% agree!
You're welcome! Thank you for writing this. Looking forward to seeing more from you! <3
Here's a freshly new one for you :)
https://100celsius.substack.com/p/the-architecture-of-comfort?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7g4skh
Definitely going to check it out! 🩷
if you've read Will Guidara's book Unreasonable Hospitality and how he made Eleven Madison Park into the #1 restaurant in the world, he talks exactly about this! and actually he takes it one step further, saying people should break out their special bottles of wine for their worst days, not your best ones. thanks so much for writing this!
Oh that’s a beautiful philosophy … thanks for commenting and taking the time to read it
Glad it resonated with you 🥰
I feel so torn by this essay!! I used to not have much, so I would save stuff to the point it went bad for fear I would never have a chance to get it again. Obviously that's addressed here to a point. But... I don't want to be like my in-laws and not wait for the occasion to open my presents... like... beyond decorum, sometimes the wait and anticipation and fanfare IS what makes something special. Ugh... balance. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Yess of course … waiting isn’t bad especially when a good occasion actually shows up
But also making ordinary days feel special is a nice thing
Thanks for your comment and for taking the time to read
The grandmother's cup is the whole essay. The wine getting sediment is the obvious version of the lesson, but the café con leche every afternoon is the real one, because she wasn't saving the beautiful thing, she was making the ordinary day worth the beautiful thing. Different move entirely. Subscribing here, I really enjoyed.
The way a grandmas (even if they’re gone ) can teach a lesson is amazing!
Thanks for reading and commenting, glad you liked it
It's important to keep in mind that life is short, long term plans can change. We need to treat ourselves as special guests, who deserve special things, moments opportunities. Of course we should not live every moment like it is our last, but we need to keep it in mind
For sure !!!! Life it’s about enjoying the moments we have !
Some are special others are ordinary but all of them should be lived entirely
Yeah, I think only when you missed the opportunities, you realize that every moment is actually special in its own way