There aren't enough words to describe how heartbroken I am with what is happening in the United States right now. Anxiety has had me watching TV shows (I don't even like television), eating snacks (I am not normally a snack eater), and staying up late (and normally I love my sleep).
I love reading and I have to use this wellness practice to get me through the tough times that America is facing and will surely face in the future.
Sitting in my reading chair and making a cup of tea has been a nightly meditation for me. It is a form of active resistance that allows me to calmly approach the end of my day. I won't give my every waking thought to doomscrolling, news, media information that just reminds me of how far the entire world has to go in making equitable change for all. enough of that...
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| an ambience room I love |
How I'm anticipating reading being a saving grace
- Setting an alarm to stop working/cleaning/cooking/caregiving as I can for the day and making a cup of tea.
- Preparing a stack of books and e-readers to go through
- Sitting for no less than an hour or two in that position and read
- Book journal and record my thoughts from what I'm reading
- Read what my heart calls for even if it is another year of re-reading
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| busy nightstand |
Teas that I love at nighttime
- Chamomile
- Peppermint
- Lavender
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
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| a novel im considering purchasing |
Books I'm considering purchasing
- Wintering by Katherine May (link to description at author's website)
- Bodyminds Reimagined: (Dis)ability, Race, and Gender in Black Women's Speculative Fiction by Samantha Dawn Schalk (link to description at Duke University Press)
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| im excited to get this one i love sami schalk |
I am going to go into February with a new clear mind. I'm focused on prioritizing my well-being and mental health. That includes lots of reading and focus on slowing down.
Sending warmth and healing energy to all who need it.
Happy peaceful reading ☕️
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