A small, limited batch - and a few lines that stayed with me

"Meaningful work is the sort where we place our entire selves, squarely and resolutely, and thereby find ourselves."

View this email in your browser Recently, I came across these lines: "Picking meaningful work involves seeing one's work as self-expressive. Meaningful work is the sort where we place our entire selves, squarely and resolutely, and thereby find ourselves. Work at its best holds a transcendent power. It is the ability to leave something of note behind, to elevate us and make us better people, to force us to 'be in the moment' in ways that leisure typically does not, to evaluate the meaning of our lives with unprecedented clarity." - Thoreau on Making a Living There is something steady and comforting in that thought — that the very act of work is how we cultivate and express ourselves.  For me, Zen Scribbles began as a small act of choosing to do fulfilling work — making something by hand, slowly, thoughtfully. Choosing reclaimed materials that age well. Choosing to do something analog in a digital world. This month, I've made a small batch of journals by hand, using new materials. One is covered with reclaimed Italian nubuck leather, super soft to touch and feel. The other is covered in reclaimed denim, complete with frayed edges. I found these materials, thought I'd experiment with how they'd look, and like the results! I won't be restocking these though as I don't have much of these materials . They are simple. Made to hold whatever meaningful work you're called to do next. If one feels right for you, you can view them below. And if not, perhaps take a moment today to write down a single sentence: What would it look like to place your whole self into your work? Warmly, Sonali Founder, Zen Scribbles Copyright © 2026 Zen Scribbles, All rights reserved. *|IF NOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.