Thursday Murmurings
Celine Dion, Post-Nups and Temporary Life Cycles
Happy Thursday, ya beauties!
Kicking it off this week with Celine Dion because OF COURSE I AM. I watched her documentary last week and have just about finished crying long enough to talk about it. What a woman. What a career. What a powerhouse. I am blown away by her passion, her resilience, her determination. This is such a well done documentary and gives such a beautiful insight into who she is and what she’s about. It is heartbreaking, of course, to see her voice and physical ability being taken away from her, but it is so inspiring to see how she’s handling it. It is a tough watch in places and yes, I absolutely sobbed my way through it but man, she is just incredible and this doc is so worth your time.
Things that caught my eye this week
I really enjoyed this piece about the rise of the ‘post-nup’. Apparently, people who’ve been married for 25+ years may well still be in love but aren’t necessarily happy and are looking to renegotiate the terms of their relationships with a ‘post-nup’. I’ve gotta say, I love this idea. Ultimately, the doing of it sounds like basically stepping up and having the kind of communication people should have in a marriage, but that’s often easier said than done. I like that this is emerging as a way for people to keep their love alive and prioritise the things that make them happy.
Food for thought
It’s all temporary. All of it. The highs and the lows. So when you’re in a downward swing and your narrative is ‘nothing ever goes my way!’ - that simply isn’t true. It does and it will again. And when you’re in an upswing, it doesn’t mean you should anticipate the arrival of the bad. Enjoy the good - swim around in it, maximise it. You have to make the most of it so that when life cycles and sends you a down swing, you know what you have to look forward to when you get back up. There is love and joy and lessons and growth on both ends of the spectrum. They’re both necessary and they’re always, only temporary.
You should subscribe to the paid version of The Murmuration because…
On Monday’s paid edition of the letter, I’m talking about why I’ve decided to no longer date and just enjoy being single. And it would seem I’m not alone - I’ve seen a lot of this narrative online recently, particularly from women. The decision to not make romantic love the centre of one’s existence is a big leap, as we are obviously socialised to prioritise it and as women, much of our worth is tied to being romantically desired. I’ve made this deicison for numerous reasons and as I settle into it and feel more sure about it, I am learning a lot of lessons along the way. So, if you’ve been feeling a little disillusioned with dating lately, upgrade your subscription so you don’t miss Monday’s ramble!
Your Weekly Biggie Smalls (p)update
This week Biggie wants to remind you to prioritise your weights workouts - super important for bone health etc as we get older. Biggie turns 7 this weekend and at that grand age, he’s obsessed with his new kettlebell toy - a shining example for us all!
Have you checked out Studio Bangs yet?
There’s lots of exciting stuff happening over on Studio Bangs and even more exciting stuff in the pipeline, including lots of off-bike workouts (so don’t let a lack of bike prevent you from signing up!). My 90s Pop Queens ride went live this week. Check it out to get a flavour of the vibes and click the button below for more.
Until next week; smile at strangers, spread good vibes, be nice to people.