‘Handcrafted’ has made something of a comeback in recent times. Many of us are seeking a more personal experience with the objects we fill our homes with, the clothes we wear and the food we eat.
We have tried but tired of generic and sameness. We want something bespoke, something curated just for us. Something that has meaning and a story behind it.
But how many of us extend this approach to how we live, day to day? How many of us truly commit to handcrafting our lives?
What does this handcrafting look like in practice?
It means time to reflect on what and who matters most to us. Time for self-inventory.
It means learning to follow our own inner compass.
It means living in accordance with ideals that we own.
It means deciding for ourselves how we want to live.
It means setting our own benchmarks for success.
It means identifying what ‘a good life’ will actually look like for us.
It means comparing less.
It means time for adventures that are meaningful to us.
It means turning the volume down on the aggressive sales pitches and ideals of the ad men (and others).
It means filling our lives with people that nourish us. Making quality time for loved ones.
It means living intentionally.
It means committing to our own journey.
Craft the life you want to live, then commit to living it the best way you can.