Here is a list of the things we have started doing so far to add Stars Hollow magic to our lives. Remember that nothing will change in the way our lives are going if we don't change some of the things we are doing! Make a few notes to yourself of what things you want to try this week. Your life is going on right now! What are we waiting for?
Let's get going on these things today! Stars Hollow isn't out of reach.
- Walk whenever you can....like Rory and Lorelai walking all over Stars Hollow...you'll get to know your Stars Hollow more intimately and it will encourages others to do the same.
- Explore what your town has to offer; you will be surprised what funny things you find! Think of Kirk showing films at the library. Show up to the things that people already have going on and enjoy the less than perfectness of it all .
- Learn peoples names that you regularly see at stores, libraries, coffee shops, school, work or anywhere you go regularly. This helps you begin to be connected to the people in your own little Stars Hollow world, even if you live in the middle of a big city. When people, places and events become familiar and homey to you, your daily life starts to become your Stars Hollow.
- Frequent the same places, like the Gilmore Girls going to Luke's Diner. When you go to the same places regularly, you will start to make that place a fun little part of your life, and you become of part of its life too! It becomes a third place for you. Somewhere for you to stop and reflect on how your life is going.
- Seize the Day...have some fun! Be responsible most of the time, but sometimes be like Lorelai (or Kirk, or Sookie, or Lane...think purple hair) and just follow your emotional states and do what you really want to do. This could be playing hookie for the day or letting your kids do the same when really needed and spending some time together instead. Or this could mean ordering take out from 3 places and just watching movies until you fall asleep. And try new things!
- Sit down! Everyone in Stars Hollow likes to sit down and take everything in. They always sit, think, process, talk.....it all starts with the act of sitting. Try it and you'll be surprised how fast it slows your world down to a Stars Hollow pace. Start looking for places you can just sit down for a few minutes throughout your day...it doesn't have to be in a gazebo or on a hay bale, though that would be awesome!
- Make your home more comfortable to you. It's yours. Make it just how you like it. Enjoy your time at home, and then get out and do something!
- Twinkle lights - add some mood lighting to your life. Don't wait for someone else; create a romantic atmosphere just for yourself any day and anytime.
- Really start living your life. What are you waiting for? Start living today like you are acting out your fairytale dreams. Worlds biggest pizza for your birthday party? Why not try and see just how big you can make one! Want to open your own business? Take the first step today; check out an entrepreneur book from the library. Plan a party of your dreams. Learn to do something you've always wanted to do.
- Make the most of the friendships you have, and spend time making new ones when needed. Show up for the people you care about. Don't spend so much time in virtual worlds (FB, blogs, Internet in general) that you miss out on your own life. Being connected to people in reality and spending time around people is what will bring your Stars Hollow to life.
