What feeds your soul when nobody's watching?

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Have you ever found yourself drawn to something that seems utterly unproductive yet feels essential to your wellbeing? That's exactly what we explore in this heartfelt conversation that begins with home projects but quickly delves into the deeper spaces of what truly nourishes our souls.

Lisa kicks things off sharing her triumph of finally renovating her mailbox after months of planning—complete with a glossy black post and custom vinyl decals. This evolves into a discussion about her family's seasonal bucket list chalkboard where cherished activities get the attention they deserve. "If it's not on the list," Jess notes, "it stays in the someday pile instead of the actionable now-we're-doing-it pile." This visual representation of family values not only creates accountability but offers visitors a glimpse into what matters most in their home.

The conversation shifts to parenting philosophies as we unpack the sometimes tedious but ultimately rewarding practice of consistently teaching children to ask politely for what they need. Those repetitive moments of redirecting a child's "I'm THIRSTY" or "I want water" to "May I please have some water?" build crucial life skills—though we laugh about the irony of making parenting harder in the short term to make life better in the long term.

But the heart of our discussion emerges when Lisa shares a profound moment of lying under a flowering tree in the park, allowing her mind to wander freely without productive intention. This seemingly simple act resulted in unexpected clarity and deep rejuvenation. "I kept coming up with all these things I wanted to unpack," she reflects, "not because I was trying to be productive, but because my mind finally had space to wander."

This leads us to grapple with important questions: How do we identify the activities that truly feed our souls? How do we make space for them in busy lives? And perhaps most crucially—how do we ensure we recognize these soul-nourishing opportunities before we reach the breaking point of desperately needing them?

We'd love to hear what feeds your soul when nobody's watching. Share your thoughts with us or simply take a moment today to ask yourself what your soul might be calling for that you've been too busy to notice.

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