Project Slow

Motherhood musings and stories of a simple life.

Welcome to my little corner of the big wide world that is ‘social’ media.

I, like many others around me, aren’t really feeling the whole Instagram thing anymore. I won’t deny it offers a world of inspiration - seeing all the wonderful things that people are getting up to, discovering activities to do with my kids, things to bake and places to go (not to mention a good giggle when needed). Aside from the faster pace, obvious affect on dopamine levels and feeling completely out-of-control in what content I am presented with, there is another reason why I felt called to this slower and more personal platform that is, Substack.

I felt a lot of pressure around what I was posting - there was always a part of me that felt held back from sharing what I truly wanted to share in fear of how it would be received by others. A lot of the people who follow Project Slow are there because they know Jesse or I personally (or previously) and not necessarily because they were interested in what I am interested in. And yes, there’s a personal lesson in why I allow that to hold me back, I’m sure. But the page started with the purpose of sharing about our van life travels, and then quickly evolved into a confused mixed of Jesse’s dad jokes, content creation for motherhood-related brands and my own sewing and baking projects… I guess I just wanted to start fresh, somewhere that felt a little more light, with zero pressure or expectation.

I like the think of myself as the hummingbird as opposed to the jackhammer (Elizabeth Gilbert theory for those who don’t know the reference). I float from one thing to the next without the desire to fit into a box or ‘niche’. I want this place to be the fullest expression of all that I am and all that I love, and allow space for those things to change and evolve just as I do. I’m not here to be a writer, this is going to be very casual and more about expressing my creativity and sharing from the heart.

What is really present for me right now is:

all things motherhood - musings, pregnancy + childbirth and the constant learning and unlearning that motherhood brings.

unschooling - cultivating an environment for my little-ones that is rich in learning beyond a classroom, allowing everyday life to be the catalyst for a deeper understanding of themselves and the world in which they are a part of.

simple living - connecting with nature and the seasons of life, living environmentally consciously, tending to my garden, sewing, baking, cooking, crafting and allowing creativity to be fully expressed in all its glorious forms.

I’m thinking I’ll share a little ‘week in my life’ of all the creative projects we get up to, with a few recipes and crafts thrown in. Pair that with a few journal entries of a more reflective and personal manner - a journey and exploration of my inner world. I am not a very structured person by nature (or nurture) and so who knows the frequency or the format in which I will share, but if you’re willing to hop on board and be a part of the chaos then I would LOVE to have you here.

That is all from me and my first post here,

With love, from Halee.