A Little Magic to Start Your Weekend ✨
A sneak peek into the words, songs, and stories that lit up my world—maybe they’ll spark something in yours too.
This week, I found inspiration in the quiet corners and the unexpected moments—words that lingered, melodies that stirred something deep, and stories that felt like home. Here are a few little sparks that lit up my days. Maybe they’ll find a place in yours, too.
Quote of the Week:
“Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.” ― John Lennon
John Lennon’s words are a gentle reminder to slow down, to breathe in the moments we often overlook. Life isn’t in the grand plans or distant horizons—it’s in the quiet laughter, the fleeting sunsets, and the here and now. Sometimes, the magic we seek is already happening while we’re looking the other way.
Currently Listening:
“Daydream” by Beach Fossils
This song captures the quiet beauty of being lost in the moment, where time slows and everything feels exactly as it should. There’s something magical about the way the song lulls you into a space where thoughts become dreams, and dreams become your reality. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most important moments aren’t planned—they just unfold when you let go and let the world around you lead.
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Currently Reading:
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a raw, powerful letter that demands you sit with its truth. It’s the kind of book that shakes you awake, makes you reconsider the world you thought you knew, and leaves you reflecting long after the pages end. Coates’ words pulse with the weight of history and the urgency of now, pushing us to question, to feel, and to never look away. It’s a reminder that the stories we don’t want to hear are often the ones we need the most.
Inspired By:
Walt Whitman’s On the Beach at Night Alone captures the vastness of both the world and the soul, where the ocean’s endless rhythm mirrors the depths of our own thoughts. In those quiet, solitary moments by the water, Whitman finds a connection to something larger than himself—an almost cosmic sense of belonging. The poem reminds us that even in solitude, we are part of something infinitely beautiful, always drifting, always searching.
Fan Feature:
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Top Post This Week:
Sharing a few of my latest screenshots for you to scroll through 🖤
New Book Bundle
The Gift Of Words
This season, I wanted to offer something special for those who find beauty in words and solace in stories. I’m thrilled to share the Gift of Words Holiday Bundle—a collection of three books that hold my journey of love, loss, and everything in between. With LVOE., LVOE. Volume II, and The Best of Atticus Poetry Collection, this bundle is more than pages; it’s a reminder of what it means to feel deeply. Whether it’s for yourself or someone who could use a touch of poetry, I hope these words find their way to a heart ready to listen.
As the week winds down, I hope these little sparks of inspiration carry you into the weekend with a sense of wonder and possibility. Whether it’s a song, a poem, or a thought that lingers, let it be a reminder that there’s magic in every moment, waiting to be discovered. Until next time, keep dreaming, keep feeling, and keep finding beauty in the quiet places.
Love from the shadows,
xx
Atticus
This is SO Wonderful!