9.27.25 | 🌻 How I return to myself when the noise is too loudAn invitation for phone-free free time, the books I'm loving this week, my favorite LA art shops, a beloved ceramic mug, and a peek inside our latest virtual gathering.
Welcome to The Weekend Edit, a Saturday morning ritual from The Good Trade.
Happy Saturday, I’ve felt particularly overwhelmed by the news this week — the grief at the lack of nuance, the erosion of trust, the absence of clarity. I keep returning this question: what are the ways back to myself, back to inner knowing? Recently I came across the practice of nonviolent communication, which begins not with defending or persuading but with listening — seeking to understand the position of another. This seems like a way forward. I grew up in the evangelical right, then spent seven formative years in liberal academia. I’ve now lived in Los Angeles for over a decade, while still holding close ties to family and friends in some of the most rural corners of the country. From this vantage point, my heart aches for a gentler exchange across ideologies, rooted in curiosity and mutual care. Perhaps this moment is an invitation to hold complexity and remember that in every story there is longing, fear, and love — threads that bind us as soon as we are willing to look acknowledge them. As you move through the weekend, maybe you’ll join me in pausing with this question: What helps you return to yourself when the noise feels too loud? Our virtual gathering earlier this week was a sweet respite. On Monday afternoon, our editorial team gathered with 20 or so readers for an exercise on the everyday magic of noticing. It was a heartwarming time of reflection and presence. Here’s some of the feedback we received after the event:
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9.27.25 | 🌻 How I return to myself when the noise is too loud
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