Go Make Time for the Kid You Used to Be🫵🏽
You Still Deserve Playtime ヾ( ˃ᴗ˂ )◞ • *✰
Heyy babess,
How was your week? Did it rain in your area? It did in mine and everywhere has been wet, cold and cozy. You know what, I’m not even going to compain.
But yeah, did anything bring you joy, even for a second this whole week? Damn, I can’t believe we’re entering Q3 already. Like slow down omg. But for what it’s worth, I’M glad we get the chance to do this every end and begining of each week.
Like we’re 3 emails from it being our 100th email. Omg, I’m gonna cry (ᗒᗣᗕ)՞. Last year, when Zarri asked me to write emails for her. I almost said no cause I was scared, but you know what? I’m glad I didn’t say no.
I hope these emails make your week and I hope the words mean something to you even if it’s just a line of words that stay with you. Man, I’m so proud of us for sticking this far. Okay enough mushiness. Let me wipe my tearing eeys.
Okay, ahemmm *clears throat, *wipes eyes and nose, *takes a deep breath.
I’m done crying. Nowwww (⸝⸝> ᴗ•⸝⸝).
This weekend, I want you to make time for someone really special, the younger you. Do you ever think about younger you? I do alot, so much that I have pictures of her up on my wall.
The younger versions of us who built imaginary worlds, who danced with no rhythm under the rain or at a birthday party, the one who made messes when eating, made crafts, and art just because it felt good and had the brightest toothy smile.
You know what I’ve come to learn recenlty, that version of us is still here.
We kinda grew older but we’re still kids, you and me. When I say “I’m just a girl” it’s really because I am still a baby girl ahhh.
Our little selves didn’t disappear, they just got a little quiet under all the chaose, noise, responsibilities, and grown-up pressure. But they still want to play, be free. They still want to just be without thinking so much.
So here’s your task this weekend:
Do the thing that once made you feel like a kid. Return to the joy that asked for nothing but your presence. No judgment, no pressure, just you making happy moments and wearing that gummy smile of 8 years old you, with maybe a missing front tooth or not.
ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧ hehehe.
You know, my love, you are allowed to have fun and as many times you want.
So, make sure to PLAY this weekend, cause I said so.
💌The Heartist Village Bulletin
Hey sweet soul (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶), welcome to your weekly pocket of softness amidst life’s chaos.
💚Voice of the Village (Affirmation)
“Joy doesn’t have to be earned. I’m allowed to return to what made me feel alive.”
📖Journal Prompts for the Weekend
What were my favorite things to do as a child?
What did I love doing that made me feel creative, safe, or seen?
How can I reconnect with that part of me this weekend?
💽Village Playlist for the Weekend
I curate playlist when I’m not sending you emails, so here’s a new one I made. Think cozy summer, toasts, baked breakfast morning in bed or at the park, the warm smell of flour, fruit juices, airy room, honey, cottage core essentially. I hope you enjoy it.
🎁The Heartist Pick for the Weekend
Watch: The Buccaneers (If you’re a Bridgerton girlie, trust me on this one. It’s about 5 American friends who go to London for one of their friend’s wedding and end up decidinding to find a suitable and respectable Lord, Lady or a Duke in fact for themselves). It’s romantic, scandalous, and alot of balls.
Read: Vagabonds by Eloghosa Osunde
Drink: Pineapple Mango Rum Punch
🌸Snapshot for the Weekend
🧶✨🍄🌱 | Craft With Zarri
Here’s a little snippet from the full tutorial that comes with your Serotonin Booster Kit 🧵💛
When you buy a kit, you get access to a full 25-minute video where I guide you step by step, from the very beginning, all the way till we create the finished product together. You’ll see exactly how I do things using the same tools and materials that come in your package!
The video has clear subtitles, so it’s super helpful for visual learners (and anyone who prefers tutorials without voiceovers). Once your order is confirmed, I’ll send the video link straight to your email 💌.
By the end of the video, you’ll be able to bring to life any design of your choice.
📫Housekeeping
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