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A “Soft Life” Guide for 2026: Living Well Without Burning Out

Prioritize well-being without abandoning discipline, growth, or meaningful work.

July has been such a busy month! I had to go back and review all my notes to remember it all… and I haven’t even posted about some of the adventures yet!

Sparklers and a campfire with friends. (July 4th weekend)

What I’m loving right now:

sunny days ☆ late sunsets ☆ taking moon photos on clear nights ☆ starting a new guided bullet journal, with lots of drawing space (my manifestation journal for the next year) ☆ colored pencils ☆ the candle I got at the Yankee Candle VillageDune Suncare The Mug Guard ☆ it’s wild catnip season

Whisker City 19in 3 ball cat scratching post from PetSmart
I got Oni a new scratching post from PetSmart. He loves it, and officially murdered the hanging wicker ball last night. He is so proud.

road trips with the SO ☆ Massachusetts ☆ exploring cool new places ☆ scenic views ☆ that carefree summer vibe ☆ outdoor concerts ☆ breweries ☆ the random stops along the way

Glacial potholes in Shelburne Falls, MA 

taking time to pet the moss ☆ rockhounding ☆ cliff hikes ☆ waterfalls ☆ sometimes ignoring the map and letting intuition guide me (only when it’s safe to do so!) ☆ that post hike cheeseburger

Visiting Bucks Falls in Starrucca, PA

6 responses to “Gratitude #22 – July 2025”

  1. David Avatar

    Ignoring the map and jut exploring is a great way to find new sights and experiences. Just make sure you can retrace your steps if intuition doesn’t provide a loop back to the start. I use a GPS mapping app that does not rely on mobile coverage to plot my track. If there is no coverage I may not see a map, but at last I can see the route I I took and my progress backtracking.

  2. Mags Win Avatar

    What a cute photo of Oni. I can tell he is enjoying his new scratching post. That is a beautiful waterfall.

  3. Latte Laughs and Crying in the Pantry Avatar

    Oh this is great!!!! I’m not too far from Albany we’ll have to try it!!!!! Thanks!

  4. Mountain Wisdom LLC Avatar

    Meandering with light intention is such a great way to travel.

  5. Johnmaroon Avatar

    This is great I look up to stuff like this

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Oh,Kae.

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Hi, I’m Kae. This blog is about living well without burning out — through intentional routines, time in nature, and exploring Upstate New York at a slower pace. I share reflections, walks, and places that support a steadier life.

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