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Hey everybody, it's Marielle.
You remember the early part of the pandemic when the days of isolation stretched into months.
At night,
I would lay on the floor of my apartment with my eyes closed
and listen to guided meditations to try to take myself to a happier place.
One time the prompt was something like picture yourself doing something that brings you great joy.
The first thing that popped
into my head was an image of me wandering the cobblestone streets of some small European village,
probably in fr.
The sun was shining and every step I took was a feast for the eyes.
Medieval houses, colorful flowers resting in vases on outdoor tables.
Patisseries with gorgeous pastries in the window just waiting to be eaten.