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in·sou·ci·ance/inˈso͞osēəns,ˌaNso͞oˈsyäNs/

noun a relaxed and calm state : a feeling of not worrying about anything; lighthearted unconcern     'I’d say I’m French in my approach to beauty: I’m easy-going. Of course, I love to dress up. Who doesn’t?  But a year ago, I got really scared of all the toxic things that are in beauty products. I mean, I smoke, I drink, I’m not a vegan, I eat like a French person, so pretty healthy, but with ice cream and candy.'   - rebecca dayan, on beauty      lately i've been feeling a bit anxious - about my health, work . . life in general. the second i feel like something has fallen into place, it seems to magically fall apart not long after. i remembered this article from into the gloss that i read many years ago, and it reminded me of the attitude that i admire so much. this attitude of insousiance. even her body language exudes nonchalance. it's the complete opposite of how i'm feeling at the moment - generally worried about everything in my life. how i long to relax and feel at ease! but as many people who have been through chronic illnesses will tell you, it's difficult. . sometimes it feels impossible.