Lucy Harris

Telling quiet stories in a loud world. I write about overthinking, digital life, and the emotions we rarely name. New Jersey-based. Coffee, calm, and curiosity. Find me on Medium: https://medium.com/@lucyharris14 Calameo: https://www.calameo.com/accounts/7967167

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Ever think about what happens when a hobby just disappears?

Ever think about what happens when a hobby just... disappears?

I’ve been turning this over in my head lately. We all have these small things we do, stuff that makes us feel okay. A puzzle on the table, a five-minute scroll, a favorite show you watch on repeat. Nothing huge, but enough to feel normal.

For a lot of people here in California, that “normal” is hitting spin on a sweepstakes casino game. It sounds silly, but for about a million folks, it’s a tiny ritual, a spark of maybe, a little chance, a pause from everything else.

And now that might go away.

California wants to shut these platforms down with a new bill I keep wondering what happens next. Where do all those people go? What will they do with that leftover bit of hope they used to put into a spin?

If you’re curious too, I dig into what this might mean, beyond the rules and the money, in a longer piece:

👉 Read the full article here - https://www.casino-bonus.club/insights/california-moves-to-ban-online-sweepstakes-casinos

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I wrote about Why Slowness Is a Power

Come and check my new article on Medium via this LINK In a world that races ahead, I’ve learned to find strength in slowing down. This piece explores how intentional slowness helps me reconnect with purpose, presence and myself.

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Check my article on Substack about it!

I wrote a few thoughts about the theme from the last post.. The Einstein quote. You can read in via this link Enjoy!

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"I know not what weapons WW III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with stick and stones" Albert Einstein, 20th century. The situation in the world now always reminds me of that quote.

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When You Don’t Know What You Want, but You Still Keep Moving

By Lucy Harris

Check up my new article on Medium. Some days, clarity feels miles away, but we keep walking anyway. This piece is for anyone who’s ever felt lost yet refused to stop. It’s not about answers, it’s about movement.

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"We will either find a way or make one." Hannibal

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This story explores the quiet frustration of feeling left behind in a world obsessed with milestones and timelines. Through gentle self-reflection, Lucy shares moments of doubt, comparison, and eventual clarity, reminding readers that growth isn’t always loud or linear. It’s a thoughtful reminder that moving at your own pace is not failure, but freedom.