10/08/2024
I've been seeking alot of comfort lately: school holidays are crazy is so many ways, things move at a million miles an hour, theres always something going on, there's endless tasks (and snacks to make!) Alot of noise, very little chill and an awful lot of worry for us parents or carers.
I've been a little bit heightened this week as I feel like maybe I'm not providing enough FUN for the kids over the holidays and have been trying not to compare to others. so I have been clinging to little 'comforts' to bring me back to the slower "Devon" side of me.
Drinking a hot coffee in the garden
Lighting lots of candles in the evening and reading by candlelight
Self reiki whilst listening to my reiki playlist
Leaving my phone in another room
Putting on the elasticated waist trousers
And today I baked. I don't normally have the time (or inclination) but today I baked from scratch using natural ingredients and felt comforted and soothed. And I felt everything relax and slow down. The kids were fine, the world didn't end and life resumed even though I dared do something to make things gentler on me.
It's OK to do it.
Please find some of your comforts and be gentle to you.