I absolutely love this! Thinking about how we can texture, layers, and dimension more deliberately to our lives is such a great way to counteract the kind of flat, plugged-in, face-in-the-screens existence that can sneak up on us without even realizing it. Beautiful essay!
This piece by Chloé Williams really invites you to pause and reflect on the richness of experience, the beauty of disruption, and the constant tension between presence and absence. It’s a gorgeous exploration of the little moments that make life textured—the quiet hum of a bar, the feeling of aloneness against a backdrop of connectedness, and the way we choose to sit with discomfort, rather than running from it.
"To be places you don’t want to be, to stay late when you have to work in the morning. To accept that tiredness is part of the package, and something you can catch up on."
This was a wonderful read! I know I get sucked up into the effort of creating the most routined, put-together version of myself, and often feel frustrated by my failure, but reading this reminded me that a textured life is what I truly want, and I need to stop putting myself into the box that's going to get me in the opposite place.
Supremely lyrical. Your measured pace and sentimental voice is a texture all its own. Thank you for this snapshot.
:’) thank you
I'd quite like to read a book written by you!
Soon hopefully :)
This is beautiful! You take all the simple things and elevate them into a unique kind of feeling, almost nostalgic.
ugh such beautiful writing and a perfect way to romanticize a morning on the subway 🥹
What a warm read on this cold winter morning! Beautiful, as always!
:)
I absolutely love this! Thinking about how we can texture, layers, and dimension more deliberately to our lives is such a great way to counteract the kind of flat, plugged-in, face-in-the-screens existence that can sneak up on us without even realizing it. Beautiful essay!
This piece by Chloé Williams really invites you to pause and reflect on the richness of experience, the beauty of disruption, and the constant tension between presence and absence. It’s a gorgeous exploration of the little moments that make life textured—the quiet hum of a bar, the feeling of aloneness against a backdrop of connectedness, and the way we choose to sit with discomfort, rather than running from it.
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I think this is one of my favorites so far!!! I really really resonated with this piece and will carry your words with me!!
"To be places you don’t want to be, to stay late when you have to work in the morning. To accept that tiredness is part of the package, and something you can catch up on."
This was a wonderful read! I know I get sucked up into the effort of creating the most routined, put-together version of myself, and often feel frustrated by my failure, but reading this reminded me that a textured life is what I truly want, and I need to stop putting myself into the box that's going to get me in the opposite place.