Small things at the end

of a year that's too much

“Rizz”—a shortened version of “charisma”—is Oxford Language’s Word of the Year for 2023, basically meaning to "make something more attractive." Popular as it is, apparently, in order to be named the word of the year, it just doesn't resonate with me. I prefer Oxford's word of the year last year, which was “Goblin Mode,” a term defined as a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent in a way that rejects social norms.

So, whether it's Rizz for you, or you'll be sticking to Goblin Mode, here's to ending the year showing up for yourself and what you truly need in this season.

We’ve just passed the solstice, so I'm thinking about autumn passing, chapters closing, darkness lingering, light returning, a need for deep rest, and the wisdom wild creatures offer when we pay attention.