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A Love Note from Kimberly Wilson of Tranquility du Jour
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Dearest,

Welcome to June! On Saturday I wrote my May in Review/June Dreams blog post and find that process to be a therapeutic way to tie a bow around each month (psst, check out the Savvy Sources inside it). If you haven't penned your June dreams yet, I encourage you to grab your planner and a marker to consider what you'd like to experience this month. Otherwise, those pesky tasks like laundry may take priority and the month will be gone.

I've popped by your inbox today to share my latest Tea with Kimberly video, an introduction to the BRAND NEW Daybook (Save the Date: virtual launch party on June 28), and a splash of inspiration on living a life of sensations. You'll find all this below.

In less than a week some of us will gather in Washington, DC for the sold out TDJ Soirée (click here to join the waitlist) and I couldn't be more thrilled to host you! Complete with live music, 100 light pink ranunculus flowers, the scent of lavender, luxe goody bags, a daylong tranquility masterclass, vegan fine dining, organic wine happy hour, and a like-hearted community, the day is designed to be sensory-filled magic. Watch for a recap and photos in your next Love Note.

If you're looking for a last minute escape, consider joining us for Tranquility in Tuscany July 13-20. You'll hit the reset button, do yoga, practice mindfulness, and dabble in creativity daily, savor a day trip in Cinque Terre, nosh on veg cuisine, and read poolside in between sessions.

So grateful to be on this journey with you. You are beautiful. Bisous. x

Inspiration

O for a life of sensations rather than of thoughts. —John Keats

When pulling together images for my art journal representing spring’s simple pleasures, I found pink blooms, vegan cupcakes, rose tea, yoga, and journal writing. After compiling the collage, I looked for a quote that touched on life’s little luxuries and came across the one above by Keats.

Simple pleasures and a life of sensations rather than thoughts is the perfect connotation of living mindfully. As a yoga practitioner for two decades, I'm keen on incorporating yoga beyond the mat and found the quote apropos. And, let’s be honest, the physical practice of yoga and life is filled with many sensations.

I wanted to touch on the second part of the Keats quote . . . thoughts. We are estimated to have 50,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day. Considering 90-95% of them are repetitive and 80% are considered negative, yoga (and mindful living) is a balm to work with our human condition.

In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 1.2, Patanjali writes yoga chitta vritti nirodha. This is often translated as “yoga is the cessations of the fluctuations of the mind.” While we may consider yoga to be the physical practice of poses on a mat, Patanjali is emphasizing quieting the mind as the core of yoga practice. And Keats, also, highlights the connection to sensations over a busy mind.

While we need our mind to be a productive, thoughtful member of society, we also need training to focus and quiet the mind to live as Patanjali and Keats encourage. This comes through meditation, time in nature, yoga, sipping tea, and any other activity that allows you to get lost in the flow.

Practicing the sixth limb of yoga, dharana (concentration), offers the opportunity to quiet our monkey mind and notice the sensations within and around us. Feel the air on your skin. Notice the beat of your heart. Observe cravings. Slow down to taste your food. Pay attention to sensations as you move through sun salutations.

As we welcome June, consider Patanjali and Keats when you find yourself stuck in rumination or worry. Similar to the lifesaving technique of “stop, drop, and roll,” remember to STOP: Stop, Take a breath, Observe what’s happening, Proceed with awareness.

May we have more sensations from life’s simple pleasures and less distraction from a mind stuck in the past or worrying about the future. Namaste.

Meet the New Daybook

Ever feel overwhelmed juggling your big dreams and your day-to-day to-dos? Wish you had a place to capture and store both? Love the tactile process of working with paper and pens? Me, too! Meet the Tranquility du Jour Daybook.

As a longtime lover of paper planning, I set out to blend function and style by releasing the first colorful Tranquility du Jour Daybook in 2012.

Chock-full of tips, tools, and checklists for living with productivity and tranquility, inside this edition you’ll find four seasonal layouts, 12 monthly layouts, 60 weekly layouts, invitations to pause, lists to complete, plant-based recipes, journal prompts, Artist Date ideas, yoga and meditation how-tos, and more.

This 272-page planner is for the busy woman who longs to infuse more tranquility into her days while staying organized, creative, and inspired.

After grabbing your copy, head HERE to get your FOUR bonuses and SAVE THE DATE for our virtual Daybook launch on Friday, June 28 at 8pm ET. Thanks for your support of this passion project!

Nourish Yourself with a Mindful Check-in
Watch the third of our new video series, Tea with Kimberly, where I share tips on practicing a Mindful Check-in.
For your daily dose of tranquility, enjoy Tranquil Treasures {password: BEAUTIFUL}.

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