Good morning, wellness warriors! It's Saturday, December 27th. Christmas has passed, the wrapping paper is (hopefully) in the recycling, and we're in that beautiful liminal space between holidays where time feels a little slower and the pressure to "do" feels lighter.

Yesterday's "Best of 2025" roundup got an incredible response. So many of you reached out saying you loved the format and caught up on articles you'd missed. Several of you specifically mentioned how much you've been enjoying our Sunday Slow Living series.

That feedback warmed my heart because, honestly, those are some of my favorite pieces to create. In a world that constantly demands more, faster, louder - there's something radical about intentionally slowing down.

So today, I'm sharing our Top 5 Sunday Slow Living editions from this year. Perfect reading for this quiet end-of-year week when you actually have time to breathe, reflect, and maybe implement something beautiful into your daily life.

☕ Why Sunday Slow Living Matters

Non-toxic living isn't just about what you avoid, it's about what you create. These practices help you build a life that nourishes your soul, not just protects your body. They're the antidote to burnout, anxiety, and the constant feeling that you're never doing enough.

🕊️ Top 5 Sunday Slow Living Editions

1) Wabi-Sabi: The Art of Imperfect Beauty

This Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection completely shifted how many readers view their homes and lives. Stop chasing Pinterest perfection and embrace the cracks, the worn edges, the lived-in spaces. This piece teaches you to see beauty where our culture tells you there's only flaws.

2) Hygge at Home: Danish Cozy Living Secrets

The Danes consistently rank among the happiest people on earth, and hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga") is a big part of why. This guide taught you how to create warmth, comfort, and connection in your home - especially important during dark winter months. Candles, soft textures, simple pleasures. It's magic.

3) Journaling as Creative Release

Not your middle school diary. This article explored journaling as a tool for processing emotions, tracking patterns, and creating clarity in chaos. We covered different journaling methods (morning pages, gratitude, bullet journaling) and why getting thoughts out of your head and onto paper is genuinely therapeutic.

4) Herbal Tea Ceremonies for Evening Tranquility

Turn your evening tea into a ritual, not just a beverage. This piece guided you through creating a simple but meaningful tea ceremony to signal to your nervous system that it's time to wind down. Includes herbal recommendations for sleep, digestion, and relaxation - plus the meditative practice of preparation.

5) Creating Memory Boxes & Albums

In our digital age, we take thousands of photos that live in the cloud and never get seen. This guide showed you how to create tangible memory boxes and physical albums -giving your most precious moments a home you can actually hold. Perfect for preserving family history and creating heirlooms.

✨ Your Slow Living Weekend Challenge

Choose ONE practice from the articles above and commit to it this weekend:

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