We're stronger than we think
Love a good spring day! This one maybe not so much, but we’ve got to deal with what we have. And having that bit of outdoor space to be these days just feels like winning the lottery. And this gorgeous little tree we planted a few weeks ago makes me so happy and gives me so much hope. And look at that gorgeous blue sky.
Eventually we managed to decide on the right spot for it and finally planted it, our strong little tree started showing its buds and thriving. Now he looks beautiful, although it does have has a few dead branches.
My point is that even if our roots cannot spread as we’d like or need, even if we are isolated, feel lonely, are scared, need to reinvent how we live and work, in spite of suddenly focusing on the lowest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, we can make it. We are strong, adaptable, knowledgeable, have tons of means of communication, so we have a high chance to go through this. Potentially we’ll end up with a few dry 'branches', marked by the whole experience, but we will become stronger and hopefully kinder.
After yesterday struggling a bit, today has been a good day though. Online yoga this morning with the wonderful Lucy (YogaStrong) really helped - I am amazed by people like her who can pass on positive energy, calm and warmth. The girls spending a lot of time outside in the sunshine gave us some space to do whatever we wanted (which is unusual for a Saturday when we're just running around to swimming, drama class drop off, drama class pick up, shopping etc). I started a new playlist which I will share once it's finished - music is so important in our lives. Listening to some of the tracks made me feel more hopeful and got me in a better mood. I think we all are beginning to communicate more, I've been in contact more with my friends and family, even if just to send them the odd photo of the girls and ask if they're ok.
No particular plans for tomorrow. Possibly a simple picnic somewhere in the sunshine. I am normally very organised, I used to live and breathe lists of tasks, but I refuse to make a list or full schedule for the next days. There's enough pressure already, we'll just play it by ear and see what works and what not. Otherwise I may get frustrated by the unacomplished non-realistic lists. Not saying plans and schedules are wrong, and they may work great for others from the very beginning, but I just think we need to settle first with this new situation. I feel like life gives us the opportunity to slow down, to rethink priorities, to enjoy the simple and little things. Like my small little strong tree and the cute little toes I painted today (Dan didn't let me paint his, but no worries, he will eventually go to sleep. Or I might just try a fancy moustache with a Sharpie? Just joking, darling!).
Carpe diem.
After yesterday struggling a bit, today has been a good day though. Online yoga this morning with the wonderful Lucy (YogaStrong) really helped - I am amazed by people like her who can pass on positive energy, calm and warmth. The girls spending a lot of time outside in the sunshine gave us some space to do whatever we wanted (which is unusual for a Saturday when we're just running around to swimming, drama class drop off, drama class pick up, shopping etc). I started a new playlist which I will share once it's finished - music is so important in our lives. Listening to some of the tracks made me feel more hopeful and got me in a better mood. I think we all are beginning to communicate more, I've been in contact more with my friends and family, even if just to send them the odd photo of the girls and ask if they're ok.
No particular plans for tomorrow. Possibly a simple picnic somewhere in the sunshine. I am normally very organised, I used to live and breathe lists of tasks, but I refuse to make a list or full schedule for the next days. There's enough pressure already, we'll just play it by ear and see what works and what not. Otherwise I may get frustrated by the unacomplished non-realistic lists. Not saying plans and schedules are wrong, and they may work great for others from the very beginning, but I just think we need to settle first with this new situation. I feel like life gives us the opportunity to slow down, to rethink priorities, to enjoy the simple and little things. Like my small little strong tree and the cute little toes I painted today (Dan didn't let me paint his, but no worries, he will eventually go to sleep. Or I might just try a fancy moustache with a Sharpie? Just joking, darling!).
Carpe diem.
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