What sailing taught me about simplicity ⛵️


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Hi Reader,

How has your week been? The weather in this part of the world has been a bit chilly lately, and yes, we’ve had our share of rain too ☔️

Perfect days to stay inside, read a book, and be cozy (I'm really good at doing that 😃).

It made me think back to our first summer here in Canada, when we spent so many moments out sailing.

If there’s one thing sailing has taught me, it’s that you rarely go in a straight line.

The wind isn’t always in your favour.

You adjust your sails, shift your weight, change direction, sometimes just to keep moving forward.

Sure, you can turn on the motor and power through.

You’ll get there faster, but you’ll also miss the whole point of sailing.

And isn’t that how life and business work, too?

We crave the straight line, the perfect plan, the predictable route, the control.

But simplicity isn’t about forcing the fastest way forward.

It’s about trusting the journey.

When we let go of trying to make everything perfect, we make room for flow. For the unexpected wind shifts that carry us somewhere even better than we planned. For the quiet moments where the destination matters less than the experience.

🌬️ Notice where you’re “motoring” through life. What would it look like to ease off and let the wind guide you instead?

So wherever you are right now, whether the wind is with you or against you, take a deep breath.

Adjust your sails.
And trust the process.
You’re still moving.
And that’s enough.

Sending you fall greetings from Canada 🍁

Peggy
xo

P.S. This marks the final email in the Keep It Simple series.

I hope these stories reminded you that simplicity isn’t about doing less, it’s about creating more space for what truly matters.

Next month, we’ll dive into a brand-new theme to close out the year powerfully. I can’t wait to share what’s next. 🌿

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