A Good Word, 2018

Exploring self-compassion through color and typography with a good word everyday. You can view the entire project on Instagram here.

/good/ (adjective) 1. To be desired or approved of. 2. Having the qualities required for a particular role.

/good/ (noun) 1. That which is morally right. 2. Benefit or advantage to someone or something.

Day 43: Nice | I’m trying to be nice to myself and not feel too guilty about being very behind on this project. I can be not very nice to myself. Here’s a reminder to be nice to others, and to yourself. The golden rule still applies and it starts within.

Day 49: Calm | I learned recently that I am a highly-sensitive person (an HSP in psychologists’ terms). For me, finding calm amidst a fast-paced, hustle and grind, Western lifestyle is more challenging than it might be for others. I feel things deeply, and burn out easily. Calm for me needs to come from within, knowing who I am, and setting boundaries for myself to keep healthy. So I hope you find your calm today, wherever and however you are.

Day 50: Okay | It’s okay. It can be hard to accept things as they are, when life feels overwhelming or fluctuating. One may argue that this isn’t really a good word, but today, I need things to be okay. They aren’t great, but they aren’t terrible either. Sometimes they’re good enough. And that’s OK.

Day 53: Luscious | Luscious reminds me of flowing things, like silky fabrics or juicy fruits. There’s something indulgent and aspirational that comes from enjoying beautiful things. So I say relish a good silk top or overripe peach. Savor the luscious without guilt.

Day 63: Mild | Mild isn’t always seen as good but sometimes a mild weekend is what you need. A mild taste cleanses what was leftover before. Mild is more radical than you think in this day and age. So I’m not writing off mild as bland or plain. Mild is what is right and what feels good sometimes.