Lagom!!??

When I was younger, there was one Swedish word that really annoyed me: lagom. It means “just enough” or “in moderation.” Not too much, not too little but just right.
When I was younger, it felt like a boring way to live. Safe. Mild/meek. Kind of like settling. I wanted intensity, passion, and edge, not moderation.

But now, as I’ve gotten older (and maybe a little wiser), I’m starting to see the beauty in it. Take the news, for example. Watching too much of it can seriously mess with your nervous system. It’s overwhelming, emotionally draining, and often designed to keep you stuck in fear or outrage. But ignoring everything entirely? That’s not great either. I read the news online and seldom watch it on TV (so much fear being pushed down our throats). 

So maybe lagom is the middle way. Stay informed, but don’t drown in it. Learn to think critically, but don’t lose your peace in the process.

And it’s not just about the news. It applies to everything: food, social media, work, even personal growth. Too much of anything, even the good stuff, can throw you off balance.

Sometimes, you want to go all in. Other times, you need to pull back..a lot. But most of the time? Maybe you just need enough. Just the right amount. Lagom.
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It’s not about playing small. It’s about staying grounded so you don’t lose yourself in the noise.