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Word of the Week: Village
A gentle reflection on the village we long for - and why exhaustion, not indifference, is often what stands in the way.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Dec 22, 2025


Word of the Week: Lodestar
An old word for a guiding star, lodestar reminds us that purpose takes time, through detours, responsibility, and small steps toward what matters most.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Dec 15, 2025


Word of the Week: Elegy
This week’s word, Elegy, invites us to honor our grief. Whether for a pet, a person, or a past version of ourselves, and feel what’s true.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Dec 8, 2025


Word of the Week: Percolate
Winter growth is real. Learn how to percolate, slowly building energy, clarity, and momentum, while honoring the season you're in.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Dec 1, 2025


Word of the Week: Wintering
A look at the history of “wintering” and how this old practice invites us to slow down, rest, and care for ourselves through the colder months.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Nov 24, 2025


Word of the Week: Misneach
Misneach: a Gaelic word for quiet, heart-led courage. A reminder that even in uncertainty, we can refill, steady ourselves, and keep going.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Nov 17, 2025


Word of the Week: Anam Cara
After giving so much of yourself, your body asks for rest. Anam Cara invites you to treat yourself as your own soul friend.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 27, 2025


Word of the Week: Contentment
This week, we explore contentment and how to practice enoughness even when life feels uncertain.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 20, 2025


Word of the Week: Ethos
What guides your yeses and nos? Ethos invites you to slow down, listen, and live by what truly matters.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 13, 2025


Word of the Week: Susurrus
Waiting for change? Susurrus reminds us that transformation begins quietly. Like leaves before they fall.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 6, 2025


Word of the Week: Ataraxia
Is it possible to find peace? We're unpacking a Greek term meaning serene freedom from distress and discovering how we can make that feeling happening in our lives.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 29, 2025


Word of the Week: Hobnob
Hobnob. We're reviving this charming word to encourage you to connect with someone who lifts your spirits this week.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 22, 2025


Word of the Week: Better
The relentless cultural call to improve every area of our lives - eat better, rest better, lead better - often leaving us exhausted and disconnected from what truly matters.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 15, 2025


Word of the Week: Fallibility
Mistakes are part of being human. Fallibility reminds us that with every misstep comes a chance to learn, repair, and grow.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 8, 2025


Word of the Week: Risk
Risk isn’t recklessness. It’s choosing growth over comfort. This week, explore how brave steps build confidence and alignment.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 1, 2025


Word of the Week: Harvest
Waiting for your harvest? Growth is happening in the quiet seasons too—patience, lessons, and small steps all prepare your future self.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 25, 2025


Word of the Week: Rage
Rage isn’t just a meme-worthy meltdown. It’s a signal. A demand. A reminder that something feels off.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 18, 2025


Word of the Week: Intrepid
Being intrepid is about shifting how you approach challenges so they feel less like a wall to bang your head against—and more like a doorway you get to unlock.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 11, 2025


Word of the Week: Shimmy
We’re not overthinking this week. We’re not fixing anything. We’re not proving anything. We’re just shimmying our way through the moment—with courage, softness, and a healthy dose of sass.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 3, 2025


Word of the Week: Kindle
This week, we invite you to gently coax life back into something that matters to you.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 27, 2025
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