Refinement as a Way of Life

Because how can we have a high-quality life without refinement?

👋🏼 Hey, I’m Joanna! I’m a communications consultant sharing insights and ideas relating to democracy, wellbeing, AI, culture, spiritualism and the human condition…read on if this has piqued your interest.

Whilst scrolling through news coverage about the sleek suits, streaks of romanticism and pop-art dresses recently showcased on the catwalks at Paris Fashion Week, one word was desperately missing: refined. There’s been an interest, thanks to Tik Tok, in being “very demure, very mindful”. But what about being “very refined, very mindful”?

If we seek to have high-quality experiences, being refined – and refining what we give our time and attention to – will help us get there. This isn’t about money or social standing. It’s about crafting a way of life by proactively discerning what will increase the quality of every experience – from choosing to place a vase of flowers on your desk to inspire you as you work to lighting a candle before bed at night – each of these small but sensory det…