All is not lost
Important reminders for presence and joy in any moment
When it feels like I can’t do anything right,
Can only pick an inward fight,
Come up with thoughts that put me down,
Criticize what I have found,
Examine how I think I am,
Deem “not enough,” decide “no, I can’t,”
Consider ways I shouldn’t be,
Wish myself into a different me…
I
inhale,
exhale.
A breath can do wonders.
I w i g g l e my toes
Remember when a mentor told me to make avocado toast
(As a reminder to nourish myself)
I pet scraggly cats
Who accept my presence in return for their daily meals
I put on a silly show and cuddlewithmyhusband
Cheekily remind him we’re still married,
Even when he doesn’t have his ring on
(It needs to be resized)
Giggle with family over a video call
Bask in the serene
Silence
Of a Sunday
Tend to my inflamed sinuses by making a cup of medicinal tea
Laugh while rolling around in marshmallow comforters
Light a comforting candle
Read a captivating book
Write soothing words
Remember
Simply
All is not lost.
