cuppa
Good morning (I just sighed so long and forgot what I was writing) ←to everyone feeling like that.
I bought this little lamp the other day, it makes me happy.
Like you, I’m struggling… I was going to get specific with what I’m struggling with, but that list would be far too long and far too overwhelming given the current state of things.
I’ll relay to you the advice given to me by my therapist for how to cope in times such as these: go small. He talked about the comfort that comes from savoring a perfect cup of coffee. Or Earl Grey tea or homemade lemonade with pebble ice or a glistening pale ale or silky red wine or a deep green tea or a crisp real Coke.
I know it sounds trite, but sometimes when the world feels out of control - getting out of bed can just be about a perfect cuppa. And then trying to find something small that you can swing to from there… one little vine at a time, one day at a time, one cuppa at a time.
Rest assured, I am still doing everything I can to be GRIT IN THE GEARS - but I am here to beg you to be soft with yourself during these heartbreaking times. Find whatever dappled sunlight of peace and ease you can find…even if it’s just that one loose leaf tea that makes you sigh and close your eyes, shutting out the world for just a few stolen moments while you inhale its luscious scent.
One day at a time. One cuppa at a time. We will endure.
This month, I’ll gather:
🤩stuff to watch, read and listen to
🌱 cool crafts to do with your litto hands
🌈 music to soothe
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I absolutely loved Lucy Worsley’s newest offering, Holmes vs. Doyle.
I’m also currently reading Worsley’s book, Jane Austen at Home - it’s absolutely amazing.
I’m now obsessed with Slow Horses.
I’m also making my way through the lovely Only Murders in the Building - I’m already on Season Two.
Obviously, I’ve watched Kendrick’s halftime show multiple times… every time it gets more and more brilliant.
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I’ve become obsessed with THIS puzzle - and I find myself putting it together over and over again - it keeps me off my phone, it keeps my mind occupied (especially at night when it wants to wander into darkened shadows) and it’s comforting and known.
Cheers ☕️ when I need to feel like I’m in control of my life, I go into the garden & pull weeds
I love these suggestions. 🩷