Lately, I’ve been thinking about a friend named Anai. Not because she’s loud about her opinions, but because she keeps a running list in her notebook titled simply: Anai Loves .
No explanation. No filter. Just things that make her feel fully alive. anai loves
What’s on your list today? Subscribe below — and don’t forget to share one thing you love in the comments. Lately, I’ve been thinking about a friend named Anai
What happens when one person decides to name what they love out loud. There’s something powerful about saying it plainly. Not I like or that’s nice — but love . No filter
Be weird. Be specific. Be small. Maria loves the way sunlight cuts through a dusty window at 4 p.m. James loves the sound of a skateboard crack against a curb two blocks away. Aisha loves when a cashier says “have a good one” like they actually mean it. That’s it. That’s the whole practice. Anai taught me that love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a directory . When you name what you love, you build a map back to yourself on days you feel lost.
Write your name at the top, followed by loves .
When Anai is stressed, she doesn’t try to fix everything. She adds one thing to the list. And in naming it, she reclaims a little piece of her day. You don’t have to be named Anai to borrow this practice. Open a note on your phone, grab a napkin, or start a new journal page.