I want spacious & full.

Written by Iris Barzen

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I want to live a creative life, one where I follow my inspiration and fill my days with things that matter to me.

I want to spend my time intentionally and not waste it numbing out with TV and snacks because I’m exhausted by the pressure I put on myself.

I want to knit, cook, dance, write, coach, read, learn, and experiment with the things I want to have in my life. Because that makes me feel alive.

I want to declutter, use less plastic, make my own washing powder, and go to the farmer’s market to buy fresh flowers.

I want to follow my own rhythm and give up the idea that my life has to be a straight line.

I want circles and time spent travelling in all different directions.

I want space in my calendar because that’s what creativity needs.

I want pockets of time to fill with whatever I please so that I can LIVE my life and not just cross off a to-do list.

I want late nights with friends and wine and laughter. I want tears and “me too” moments.

I want to build a life with my partner that has us look at each other with sparks in our eyes and say: “Can you believe that we’re here? Is this really our life?”

I want to support women with their dreams and help them marry ambition and kindness. I want to tell them “You are enough. You are doing so much! Can you see it? Be gentle with yourself.” until they believe it and can tell themselves.

I want to enjoy the little moments, the cup of tea or the summer breeze on a road trip, or the quiet satisfaction of working on what matters.

I want a full life that feels spacious. 

Who said you should?

I was able to stop shoulding all over myself a few weeks back. I feel good on a daily basis again. I’m excited and eager to get up when I wake up in the morning (my personal measurement of happiness). And guess what: Feeling good helps me show up as the high version of myself…

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When things don’t go as planned

Sometimes things don’t go the way we want them to. Think: You want to have a baby so badly just to realize that you can’t have one because of infertility issues. Or how about: You want to settle down with the love of your life when your boyfriend leaves you. Those scenarios officially suck. If you…

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Why simplify your life?

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve always imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” – Henry David Thoreau Simplifying makes your life easier (surprise!). Not just because you are suddenly able to find matching socks because you decluttered your closet. Your life becomes…

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