Floaty and Weird
I’ve been feeling untethered, floaty and weird. Elliott’s been home sick and we had to cancel our holiday travel plans so I can get a tiny procedure done before the end of the year insurance turnover. Just crawling through these dark cold days. Feeling melancholy. I am thankful to have a couple little projects to focus on. Thankful for twinkly lights and our Christmas tree. Thankful for Amphibia and ramen for getting Elliott through his days at home.
These floaty feelings have me looking for things to ground me. I’m making this grounding list for me, but sharing it in case you also could use some grounding things.
Sitting with my cat. The cutest softest warmest act of mindfulness.
After my big surgery earlier in the year my doctor told me to do lymphatic massage to help with my swelling. I’ve been enjoying this face yoga video. There’s no talking and the music is relaxing.
Walks, all the bundled up walks.
I found a really smooth rock at the beach and I’ve been keeping it in my jacket pocket. It’s a nice surprise every time I reach in and find it. It sounds ridiculous but it is a very specific joy.
Prayers about all the things big and small.
Hot tea, I’ve been drinking decaf Constant Comment because it’s nostalgic for me and smells good.
Diffusing this oil makes our house smell like constant comment tea.
Brain dump journalling.
Making lists just to make the lists. Not really checking anything off the lists.
Savoring peppermint joe joe season.
Other Things
I’m listening to this to energize me to think about the New Year. Maybe do some 2024 dreaming.
And my friend Mike and his wife Megan opened up a store featuring local to them New Orleans Artists. Go see.
I’m still working on the tea towels. I made this lil chipmunk situation and I don’t know how I feel about it. Is it too cute? Just cute enough? I feel like it needs a hint more quirk.
Next up is frogs and dragonflies and lily pads. I think I’ve been watching too much Amphibia.
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I am very untethered, too. I’m sorry you have a procedure looming. I love that you have a pocket rock. I bet it’s helping you stay grounded in a way. ❤️Wishing you peace.