what lifts you up? (Patreon)

Big welcome hug to my new patrons and a big warm hug to those of you who have been around for a while now. 

I know 2020 has been difficult for all of us so I believe now more than ever we got to do our best to take good care of ourselves. If you don't know what the best way to take care of yourself is, please reach out to someone professional who can guide you. 

I believe connecting to our foundation is perhaps the most important step in caring for ourselves well. When in doubt, I look over: food, sleep and moving my body. Setting myself up for great sleep, making sure I'm nurturing my body with the energy and nutrients I need and working that body, whether be through a nice walk outside or yoga guided by our dear friend Adriene.

For me it's also very important to find a balance between work and "me-time". That means setting necessary boundaries, carving out space to entertain my hobbies and meditate or journal by myself. One of my biggest hobbies is baking! I've loved it since I was a lil kid making sugary cookies with my farmor (grandma). It's almost hard to explain how something so simple as seeing the dough I've kneaded with care rise in front of me, can be so uplifting. 

It's easy to get caught up in the heavy, in the serious, in the dark. But especially in the darker months of the winter we got to sit up, take a breath and make an effort to turn those lights on. Whatever they may be for you. A cosy stream, writing, a cup of tea, a good film, playing an instrument, candles, your favourite game, a run outside? 

I'd love to hear what your "lights" are, what brings you happiness and helps support you when things seem dark. I'd love to collect little sparks of joy like a collection of stars in the night sky.