five things friday: visits, feet on the earth, reminders

Published: Fri, 10/14/22

October 14, 2022

Hello there,

I've become a creature of routine over these pandemic years. I notice my bandwidth is tested when that routine is broken in too many ways. This was such a week. Some trying things, some wonderful, but routine breaking none the less. There is a conversation to be had about what is available in shifting from a contained routine to a rhythm that invites variation and improvisation, but this is not that day. Today is a day to share some tiny magic that can expand capacity during times when when it is limited.

1.
Visit with a good friend.

Even a short visit, and especially when you meet where the otter serves tea. One of mine is in town (a friend, the otter lives at the downtown coffee shop), and we had a great catch up. Bonus, she knew just when to send me home to squeeze in some rest before a class I was nervous to teach, overriding my tendency to stretch myself even further beyond capacity. Have a friend who will set a needed self-care boundary for you when you can't.

2.
Watch the sun filter through the leaves of trees while the breeze rustle through them.

Walk bare foot on the grass while waiting. Ideally while watching the sun filter through the leaves rustling in the breeze.

Carry a reminder that boundaries are good. You deserve the best, The best is, and starts, with you. I've been carrying this one with me for many years, too worn to fully read the inscription on the back, but I know it there.

I always deserve the best treatment because I never put up with any other.
― Jane Austen, Emma

A blessing for your week:

(Lady de los Muertos from The Halloween Oracle by Stacy Demaro, illustration by Jimmy Manton)

May you find acceptance in what is inevitable and seek fairness in what is important.

Until next time,
Sandi

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