Thought of the Day and Question of the Day for June 04, 2025: Embracing the Unknown, One Shoe at a Time

Some days, the Thought of the Day and Question of the Day are a perfect pair—like mismatched socks that somehow just work. Today’s post, exploring the curious mind of Virginia Woolf and the humble ritual of getting dressed, might surprise you with its unexpected insights. So let’s lean into the future’s darkness and the daily decision of which shoe goes on first.

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Thought of the Day: The future is dark, which is the best thing the future can be, I think. — Virginia Woolf

There’s something comforting about Woolf’s perspective. Darkness doesn’t always mean dread. It means mystery. It means possibility. It means the future hasn’t been written yet, and that’s a wonderful thing.

I don’t know about you, but I find myself clinging to the idea that uncertainty isn’t just a curse—it’s a chance to begin again. It’s a blank page, the same way every morning is a chance to decide how we’ll greet the world.

I wrote a bit about this idea of welcoming the unknown in this earlier post about mourning winter, and it still resonates. Life’s best moments often come when we stop trying to control the outcome and let ourselves wander in the dark, one foot in front of the other.

Question of the Day: Which shoe do you put on first?

There’s no cosmic significance to this question, but it’s the kind of tiny ritual that says a lot about how we tackle life. For me, it’s usually the left shoe. Why? No idea. Maybe it’s habit. Maybe it’s I’m left handed. Maybe it’s a superstition I’m not even aware of.

This small detail—like whether you drink your coffee black or with cream—can tell you something about how you face the world. Do you ease in gently, or dive in headfirst? Do you pause to consider, or just go with the flow?

I wrote a bit about rituals and the hidden meanings behind our morning routines in this post about the power of making your bed. It’s worth a read if you’re curious about what your morning choices might be saying about your mindset.

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Your Turn

Now it’s your turn.

• What does Woolf’s thought spark in you?
• Which shoe do you put on first, and what does it say about you (or not)?
  

Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear what small daily choices have stuck with you.

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