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Year Four, Day 215: Healing Socks and Fun

I did not hoop today. I am having a low day.  I am o.k.  Just tired and achy.  I should have hooped.

I watched my granddaughter in the morning as usual and then instead of heading to the gym, I took a nap.  I find naps to be the most therapeutic thing I can do for myself.

Sometimes I just need time off from life. When I was younger, much younger, I would take what my mother called a "mental health day". I'll have to ask her about that sometime.  Because, I think this has been invaluable to me.

And when I say time off from life, I now mean no internet.  Very little interaction with others. Just quite, me time.  A lot of sleep, tea, maybe a book or a movie.

I have a whole bag of DVD's I just rented from the library. I plan on heading home and crawling under the covers again.

My therapist told me I need to have more fun.  I looked at him blankly. He laughed.

But I think he is right!

At this point, I cannot go any deeper. I need a cup of hot, herbal tea.  My healing socks. And a movie.

My Healing Socks
No popcorn. I am proud to say that I have remained true to my intermittent fasting way of life. Friday will be the beginning  month five. It does get easier!

My new focus is what I have struggled with for most of my life. Being present in the moment.  Finding joy everywhere. Laughing.

Having fun!

I hope to talk to you tomorrow. In better spirits.

Love,

Zita




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