Less noise, more joy
Good morning. Pull up a chair for a moment. The world moves fast, doesn’t it?
There’s always another notification, another task, another thing asking for your attention. And somewhere in all that noise, it’s easy to lose the quiet parts of yourself.
But often, the best moments happen when we slow down enough to actually hear them. A real conversation. A burst of laughter around the table. A peaceful minute with your thoughts. A simple story that reminds you you’re not alone.
Today’s table is full of those little moments. The kind that make life feel lighter, warmer, and more connected.
We saved you the best seat.
Silly, Surprising, and So Much Fun— Easy Questions That’ll Get Even The Shy People Talking
😴 Are you a light sleeper?
🌶️ Do you like spicy food?
📋 Are you a rule follower?
TABLE WISDOM
“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” -Rumi
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SOMETHING TO CHEW ON
In 1993, 80 million people tuned in to the series finale of this TV show on NBC.
Find the answer to this May Trivia question at the bottom of the email!
STORIES FROM THE TABLE
Recently, I spent a night working at our local library. But it was so busy that the only spot to work was in a “quiet reading room.”
The room is futuristic- sound proof but with windows to see in and out.
So I went in.
That place was so quiet that you could hear every shuffle. Every zipper opening. Every breath.
And I immediately panicked.🤣
I was afraid to move. And spent 10 minutes trying not to throw up.
Because, as it turns out, a mom who’s used to three kids is terrified by complete silence.
Here’s the thing though. When I finally settled, I realized that the quiet was…amazing.
My ideas jumped at me the rest of the time. 2 hours flew by. And it’s the clearest my head has felt in ages.
Contrast was good for me. (Even if it did make me panic)
So, this week, connect with others. Embrace the noisy.
But don’t be afraid to connect with yourself too. Embrace the quiet.
It’s all in the balance.
WHAT’S TODAY?
Today is National Limerick Day!
There once was a day meant for rhyme, Where words danced and kept perfect time. With humor and cheer, We welcome it here, So read this and savor each line!
AROUND THE TABLE
🦋 Watch: The When a Dragon Moves In read aloud with your kids.
🦋 Feel Good: The journal I love and bought my mom for Mother’s Day.*
🦋 Aww: Ducklings
🦋 Stay inspired: Learn how to write a limerick!
🦋 Score for your tastebuds: My kids have been looking for the perfect grilled cheese.
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TABLE TALK
Trivia answer: Cheers
Thank you for sitting at the table with us. I hope you enjoyed today’s edition. If you have anything at all you’d like to share, ask, or say, just hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.
I appreciate you!
See you tomorrow at the table,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful