We often wait for big moments to feel joyful. But what if the magic is actually in the small ones?

In this episode, I reflect on how living in Paris has taught me to find beauty in the everyday. While my life might sound glamorous from the outside, the truth is it’s quiet, simple, and wonderfully routine. And yet, something about the way Parisians move through the world has shifted how I see my own day-to-day.

From how they introduce each other with intention to the way they arrange produce at the market, the French culture has a quiet genius for turning the ordinary into something memorable. I share stories from my own life, like a quarterly lunch that’s evolved into a mini tradition complete with riddles, and offer ideas for how we can create those small-but-special moments wherever we are.

This episode is an invitation to mark the moment, to be present, and to take joy seriously even on the most mundane of days.

Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction

02:33 Jane’s Life in Paris

03:16 Turning the Mundane into Extraordinary

04:10 Parisian Architecture and Markets

05:34 The Art of Introductions in France

07:22 Making Everyday Moments Special

08:05 Creating Special Activities with Friends

09:20 Quarterly Lunch Tradition

10:17 Hosting and Dinner Gatherings

12:24 Challenge: Transforming the Mundane

13:36 Parisian Inspirations for Everyday Life

Links

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Website: www.janebertch.com 

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