Hi Friends, I hope you are all doing well. I’ve been meaning to catch up but the state of the world has had me on edge lately. I know the worst thing to do is worry but it’s hard not to when I deal with a lot of people on a daily basis at work, I care for an aging parent, etc. It’s hard to stop my mind from going to what-ifs. Anyway, I know most of you must also be feeling the stress so let’s all take a collective deep breath and wish each other well.
This weekend I was supposed to go to a bookbinding class and that was cancelled. Then my book group next week has been cancelled. Honestly, I’m totally fine with all that. If I need to stay closer to home so be it but right now I wish I could magically escape to a peaceful place. Which is why I am sharing another picture from Joshua Tree National Park. Beautiful isn’t it?
One thing I have been enjoying lately is the Headspace app. I got a free introductory month and I’m loving it! I haven’t done the guided meditations yet but I love the soft sounds. I’ve been listening to these during my lunch hour and or when I am relaxing while reading.
Speaking of reading, there are so many books I have waiting to be read but I am really in the mood for comfort reads lately. Typically I turn to mysteries but maybe it’s time to look for some cozy mysteries or some romance novels. What’s your go to for comfort reads? If you have a feel good book to recommend let me know.
Alright everyone, wash your hands, practice some social distancing and let’s get through this. Be well my friends!
We were talking the other day about how can’t help but feel a bit anxious at the moment.
Same to you, Iliana! I have to keep telling myself to just breathe and stay calm. It’ll all be okay in the end.
It’s been depressing and worrying reading all the news about coronavirus but we can only pray and hope for the best, and of course not forgetting to wash our hands often and social distancing,. I love that pic and yes, it’s beautiful! Stay well and hope you’ve a good week, Iliana.
I know what you mean about wanting comfort reads right about now. I want books that don’t require a lot of work from me, and that really pull me in to the story so I can escape the real world for just a little while. Stay safe! And have a good week. 🙂
I must have had the busiest week of my life so far. And it’s not over yet. Between coronavirus, watching kids at home, working through it all – I’m lucky to still keep my sanity, Hang it there. It will get better though it may be while.
Oh, yes, I loved the Headspace app in demo but couldn’t manage the sub fees, so I have Buddhify now (also has some neat aspects to it – if one could afford both, they complement each other wonderfully). Plus I am a Yoga with Adrienne devotee (*giggles*) and she has meditations too, so it all works out. That photograph seems strangely appropriate – simple and solitary. I’ve been dipping into Carol Shields. Her way of expressing things clearly is perfect for me right now – it’s not artificially light, more contemplative and it feels wise and solid (and sometimes it’s wryly funny). Stay well!
Headspace is fantastic! I didn’t want to pay the fees so just keep doing the introductory 10-day meditation program over and over. It’s really just become a forced time out in the day and it is quite nice, especially now. My public library has closed so i am finishing up the books I already had checked out, currently This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger and Erosion by Terry Tempest Williams. After that if the library still isn’t open, I am going to have to read my own books! *gasp* Take care and stay well!
Stay well and hang in there Iliana, that is a beautiful picture thank you for sharing it.
I’ve heard of Headspace, I need to check it out. I use the Relax Melodies app which has soothing sounds you can personalize. I always put it on a timer on my phone at bedtime. xo