I love the coziness of this heart(h)-centric imagery. My very favorite place in the world is near my own hearth, so it brought a deep smile of recognition. Surprise, surprise to see my newsletter and Elderberry syrup recipe given. How sweet of you; thank you. 🌿💚
I'm also choosing to focus on inner work and solitary studies in the coming year (plenty of tarot and astrology and time in The Garden), but I am participating in two guerrilla reading groups, one local and the other is Susan's. I'm setting boundaries for my mental health when it comes to information about politics and world events. I feel like these two groups and the books they're consciously choosing offer a balance of being informed and being sane and functional. I'm reading INVISIBLE WOMEN: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez (for my local book group) and then I will start DEMOCRACY AWAKENING. In between chapters and sections I am reading fiction that brings me a sense of peace and inspiration. And I am writing. Balance, seasonality, equanimity--- in the face of chaos I need to cultivate these.
One of the interesting experiences for us of moving to the country (a fair distance from neighbors and even farther from the city where our friends lived) was discovering the freedom of NOT having to casually socialize. We learned to make special occasions of get-togethers, and they meant a lot more. (I know your mom must deeply appreciate spending time with her daughter over the weekend.)
I appreciate this so much about not being in corporate work. There was much more socializing than my energy could manage on a regular basis.
My mom is a Libra rising and for her, living in the community with others feels most comfortable, however, she also needs to get away once in a while. And my dog loves having more people to protect!
I love the coziness of this heart(h)-centric imagery. My very favorite place in the world is near my own hearth, so it brought a deep smile of recognition. Surprise, surprise to see my newsletter and Elderberry syrup recipe given. How sweet of you; thank you. 🌿💚
I'm also choosing to focus on inner work and solitary studies in the coming year (plenty of tarot and astrology and time in The Garden), but I am participating in two guerrilla reading groups, one local and the other is Susan's. I'm setting boundaries for my mental health when it comes to information about politics and world events. I feel like these two groups and the books they're consciously choosing offer a balance of being informed and being sane and functional. I'm reading INVISIBLE WOMEN: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez (for my local book group) and then I will start DEMOCRACY AWAKENING. In between chapters and sections I am reading fiction that brings me a sense of peace and inspiration. And I am writing. Balance, seasonality, equanimity--- in the face of chaos I need to cultivate these.
Following your intuition sounds like the path and preventive medicine for 2025!
I am grateful I followed mine in 2024 and allowed space for my psyche's dredging (that is what it felt like, anyway) to take place!
And yes, I have been making your elderberry recipe since that newsletter was issued! 🌱💪
Sounds like a cozy and successful weekend! I need a good Trader Joe’s picnic 😍
One of the interesting experiences for us of moving to the country (a fair distance from neighbors and even farther from the city where our friends lived) was discovering the freedom of NOT having to casually socialize. We learned to make special occasions of get-togethers, and they meant a lot more. (I know your mom must deeply appreciate spending time with her daughter over the weekend.)
I appreciate this so much about not being in corporate work. There was much more socializing than my energy could manage on a regular basis.
My mom is a Libra rising and for her, living in the community with others feels most comfortable, however, she also needs to get away once in a while. And my dog loves having more people to protect!
I don’t do much socializing either, so it’s good to reset. Those cookies sound yummy! I’m sure your son and his roommates will appreciate them.