“Something I noticed about genuinely happy people…”

I’ve lived in Germany for nearly four years, and I still don’t speak the language confidently. Part of that is circumstance. I’m a full-time mum, so I’m not constantly exposed to it. But if I’m honest, there’s another reason; I’ve come to like not fully understanding. When you don’t speak the language fluently, conversations around you turn into background noise instead of information. I’m not automatically processing every word, tone, or social cue. For someone like me who naturally tunes into everything, that’s a relief. It feels like “noisy silence.” The world is still loud, but it doesn’t demand my attention in the same way. I can choose when to listen. There’s also less pressure in social situations. People expect less small talk, fewer interactions. I’m given space by default. I guess I’ll be fluent eventually, but for now, I’m actually enjoying the peace of not understanding. As they say, “Ignorance is bliss.” For the first time, I’m aware of it while I’m in it.

#truelove

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GM, dandelion don’t tell no lies…

GM! The mood in our house, if we sleep well or not, is like black and white. Happy to report we all slept so well last night, everyone is in a great mood! 😄☀️

Hey @primal Can we have the option to sort bookmarks in chronological order from when you bookmarked them, not when they were originally posted?

GN, consistency is everything.

Feel a bit creepy spying on them. First night that the coop is outside. #homestead #chickens

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GM, it’s a new day. Let’s get to it.

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GM, first boiled egg. Bloody delicious! 😋😊🥚

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First eggs! 😄 #homestead

The tribe has arrived, we officially have chickens! Ridiculously excited! #homestead🐔

GN #alanwatts

GM. I found the perfect Daisy.