Why you need more whimsy and wonder

You know, the world wants you to believe that whimsy and wonder are luxuries. Frivolous. Optional. Something you can indulge in after you’ve done the “important” stuff.

But I think that’s a lie society tells us to keep us grinding.

Whimsy and wonder are not extras. They are essentials.

They remind us that we are still alive.

They interrupt the monotony of survival mode and say, “Hey… remember joy?”

They give us a reason to look up, to pause, to breathe a little deeper. And in a world that profits off your disconnection, that moment of presence? That’s rebellion.

When you choose to chase a butterfly, dance barefoot in your kitchen, light a candle just because it smells like a memory—you’re not being silly. You’re practicing sacred resistance.

You’re saying:
I am not a machine.
I will not become numb.
I will not forget the beauty that still exists in this wild, messy world.

Whimsy is how we find the magic again.
Wonder is how we remember we’re part of something bigger.

And when everything feels heavy and hard and uncertain? Those small sparks are what keep the light on.

So go ahead. Sprinkle cinnamon on your toast like it’s fairy dust. Sing to your plants. Name your house. Wear the glitter. Paint your toes sky blue. Chase the little things that make your heart ache in the best way.

It’s not silly. It’s sacred.

Inside my membership The Soft Life Society, last night we chatted about that we all seem to be drawn to it more and more right now – and it’s no wonder with the chaos of the world.

So if you’re craving more whimsy and wonder, here are 30 ways you can infuse a bit more into your daily life and I hope they bring you joy.

30 Ways to Find Whimsy & Wonder in Your Everyday Life

1. Light a candle for no reason at all—bonus points if it’s one that crackles or smells like a memory.
2. Talk to the moon like it’s your best friend.
3. Name your house like it’s a cozy English cottage in a fairytale.
4. Tuck a love note into your own pocket to find later.
5. Eat dinner by candlelight, even if it’s leftovers.
6. Pretend you’re the main character of a movie every time you walk through a doorway.
7. Wear something ridiculous and magical, just because it makes you smile.
8. Pick a “magic number” and watch for it all day like the universe is sending you secret messages.
9. Leave tiny offerings for the fae or your ancestors—crumbs, flowers, shiny things.
10. Let music narrate your day—curate a playlist that feels like the soundtrack to your softest self.
11. Take the long way home, even if it’s just to admire one beautiful tree.
12. Make a wish on your morning coffee like it’s a potion.
13. Use your fanciest pen to write something completely mundane.
14. Give your plants names and personalities and check in with them like roommates.
15. Start a jar of magical moments—write down one tiny joy per day and let them pile up.
16. Let your inner child pick your snack. Bonus points if it’s colorful or silly.
17. Write a letter to your future self and hide it inside a book you’ll read later.
18. Read poetry aloud—to your pets, your plants, or the air itself.
19. Bake something without a recipe, like a kitchen witch guided by instinct.
20. Draw a sigil with honey in your tea or on your toast.
21. Give your to-do list a theme, like “quests for the glittering goblet” or “errands for the moon queen.”
22. Make a tiny altar somewhere unexpected—your nightstand, a drawer, the dashboard of your car.
23. Use perfume or oil with intention, anointing yourself like you’re preparing for a secret ritual.
24. Thrift a book just for the cover and imagine the story it should tell.
25. Eat with your hands at least once this week, like a feral fairy queen.
26. Write in invisible ink, even if it’s lemon juice on scrap paper.
27. Hang crystals in the window to cast rainbows across the floor.
28. Watch clouds and name them, like you’re reading the sky’s diary.
29. Give the wind your secrets, and let it carry them to someone who understands.
30. Whisper “thank you” to the world every time something makes you smile, no matter how small.