I love this and I love you. Sometimes, there just isn't even a wiggle in you. But I will tell you a story about once when a wiggle helped me. I was in the car, driving to Maine by myself. I don't remember how many days stretched ahead of me to spend there, but I was on my way. About an hour out of my driveway, I felt a sudden familiar twinge in the base of my spine. "Oh, no!" I said out loud to my wonky back. "You will NOT go out on me this trip!" And I imagined the developing pain bursting into bubbles and I started to wiggle them away from the threatening spot. Just sitting in my car, driving to Maine, wiggling my behind as if I couldn't wait for the next rest stop. And it worked! I wiggled those pain bubbles away and out of my body and was able to finish the drive and enjoy my stay. Wiggle when you can, that's all I've gotta say. xo
I just went to the nursery on the 4th of July! Felt patriotic (not). I bought a passionfruit vine and a pomegranate tree, because I've wanted them for a long time and fruit is delightful.
I hear you, and I feel you!! I still want to have you and your hubby over to talk about travel and all that other stuff going on in life. Things to look forward to, that helps. But being in therapy and having someone listen unconditionally, i.e. not waiting for you to finish so they can talk about themselves, is so important. Tell your therapist I said hi. And I'm going to send you an invite for dinner.
Love this one, Lindsey. A delight to read. Me: I find delight in walking in my neighborhood at dog-walking time. My neighbors let me pet their pups. BTW, do you know "The Book of Delights" by Ross Gay? It's a delight to read. He wrote one thing that delighted him everyday during his 40th year. The book holds many of them.
I sent a photo of a lucious bouquet of colorful flowers. Flowers of all kinds- especially yellow tulips always delight me, fill my eyes with joy and make me feel immense gratitude for beauty in the world.
Simple answer, I eat. This can be a problem of course. I'm a total foodie and also I love to eat in general. So I tend to start thinking about what to eat next when I'm down. And it absolutely delights me to think about and do it. So I have to watch that... And the cats. Always the cats!
How? Read your Substack! This is funny, bittersweet, and relatable, Lindsey. For me, delight can come in a cup of tea, a hot shower, or painting rocks. A friend introduced me to it after Vicki died, and we left them by trees at Oceanside Harbor for others to find. Let me know if you want to give it a go! Here’s one…
How? Read your Substack! This is funny, bittersweet, and relatable, Lindsey. For me, delight can come in a cup of tea, a hot shower, or painting rocks. A friend introduced me to it after Vicki died, and we left them by trees at Oceanside Harbor for others to find. Let me know if you want to give it a go! Here’s one…
I love this and I love you. Sometimes, there just isn't even a wiggle in you. But I will tell you a story about once when a wiggle helped me. I was in the car, driving to Maine by myself. I don't remember how many days stretched ahead of me to spend there, but I was on my way. About an hour out of my driveway, I felt a sudden familiar twinge in the base of my spine. "Oh, no!" I said out loud to my wonky back. "You will NOT go out on me this trip!" And I imagined the developing pain bursting into bubbles and I started to wiggle them away from the threatening spot. Just sitting in my car, driving to Maine, wiggling my behind as if I couldn't wait for the next rest stop. And it worked! I wiggled those pain bubbles away and out of my body and was able to finish the drive and enjoy my stay. Wiggle when you can, that's all I've gotta say. xo
Wiggling the pain away! I love it, and I'm glad to hear it worked! xo
When I'm feeling down I go to the nursery and buy colorful plants for my garden. That brightens my mood and day!
I just went to the nursery on the 4th of July! Felt patriotic (not). I bought a passionfruit vine and a pomegranate tree, because I've wanted them for a long time and fruit is delightful.
Yay!
…couldn’t add photo..🙄show you Thursday! Silly good fun.
I hear you, and I feel you!! I still want to have you and your hubby over to talk about travel and all that other stuff going on in life. Things to look forward to, that helps. But being in therapy and having someone listen unconditionally, i.e. not waiting for you to finish so they can talk about themselves, is so important. Tell your therapist I said hi. And I'm going to send you an invite for dinner.
Good advice. When I'm in the dumps I just try to keep moving forward. Often working out helps.
I agree that working out helps. Being a sloth does not help this state.
Love this one, Lindsey. A delight to read. Me: I find delight in walking in my neighborhood at dog-walking time. My neighbors let me pet their pups. BTW, do you know "The Book of Delights" by Ross Gay? It's a delight to read. He wrote one thing that delighted him everyday during his 40th year. The book holds many of them.
I like the idea of walking during dog walking hour. And also I will order this book. So thank you!
He has two "Delight" books. The original and "The Book of (More) Delights." Go for the first one. Enjoy.
Great read! And I totally feel you! I think I wait for it to pass but I like the idea of becoming a maniac. 🤗
Thanks, Leslie.
I sent a photo of a lucious bouquet of colorful flowers. Flowers of all kinds- especially yellow tulips always delight me, fill my eyes with joy and make me feel immense gratitude for beauty in the world.
Thank you, my friend. Miss you!
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Simple answer, I eat. This can be a problem of course. I'm a total foodie and also I love to eat in general. So I tend to start thinking about what to eat next when I'm down. And it absolutely delights me to think about and do it. So I have to watch that... And the cats. Always the cats!
Food and cats forever!
How? Read your Substack! This is funny, bittersweet, and relatable, Lindsey. For me, delight can come in a cup of tea, a hot shower, or painting rocks. A friend introduced me to it after Vicki died, and we left them by trees at Oceanside Harbor for others to find. Let me know if you want to give it a go! Here’s one…
I like the idea of painting rocks and leaving them places!
Yessssssss!
Watch a toddler go for a walk!
Do you have a picture of this cuteness?
Forehand. Ha! I’m with you about the animals. It’s with them I find delight, comfort, no judgment. Great piece.
No judgement from animals = freedom!
How? Read your Substack! This is funny, bittersweet, and relatable, Lindsey. For me, delight can come in a cup of tea, a hot shower, or painting rocks. A friend introduced me to it after Vicki died, and we left them by trees at Oceanside Harbor for others to find. Let me know if you want to give it a go! Here’s one…