Romanticzing Daily Life

… And how in the process of doing so changed mine.

You’ve probably heard the phrase romanticize your life over and over again these days and often I don’t like when phrases like this become so mainstream because I feel they can lose their value BUT not this phrase. At least to me. I carry this concept or way of living so close to my heart as it has completely changed how I live my life. Sounds a wee bit dramatic I know. But here’s the thing my life is filled with chronic pain, a whole host of other daily migraine symptoms, and overall a lot of adversity/struggle that comes with a severe chronic illness.

I mention this because you don’t need to have an easy life or perfect circumstances to do this. I am a chronic migraineur, neurodivergent, struggle to do so many “normal daily life” things, and yet living this way has brought me so much joy.

So when I first heard this idea I honestly thought it was silly and impractical. Like really I am going to romanticize making my tea in the morning or walking through a field with my dog? And the answer is YES. When we get older we often lose that childlike wonder and how children perceive the world. Where little things are exciting and bring joy to every inch of them. Have you seen a child filled with joy recently? It literally radiates through them and they smile from head to toe. It is the sweetest and also infectious because the smallest thing and something we adults might have ignored altogether but brought them so much happiness. And to me, this is the starting point for romanticizing your daily life.

It’s taking moments to notice things big and small. How the steam rises from your morning coffee or tea, how the sun peaks through your blinds, the sound of the rain, or seeing the small buds starting to sprout on the branches just waiting for a little more warmth to blossom. To me romanticizing your life is about not trying to make your circumstances into these big grand gestures but looking at what makes up your daily life and finding the simplest of joys within them. Sometimes we all need to look at our life with rose-colored glasses on because even when it’s hard there is still so much good. Do you romanticize your life? If so, what are some things you do?

Let me know! I am sending love to you all