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
Instagram @janebertch
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