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.
3.
Walk bare foot on the grass while waiting. Ideally while watching the sun filter through the leaves rustling in the breeze.
4.
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.