Thank goodness for weekends, because sometimes my mind & body just needs some time to “be,” to rest, & de-stress. This was one of those Saturdays that just required some good old fashioned R & R. Everyone in the house needed it, my husband declared it, my son & I took a nap (which he never does). Hey, even Mini (our cat) took a break from her “Spicy Mini” persona to cozy herself into her favorite chair. At some basic level, our body just knows what’s best for us. I think now more than ever, we live in a society which requires more from us. We’re constantly plugged-in, tuned-in, multi-tasking or otherwise engaged in a way that takes so much from us. A quote comes to mind;

“I feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread.”

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring That pretty much sums up the week for me! But you know what? I think there are things that all of us can do to get that physical & emotional alignment that we need & crave. Simple things, that may not solve everything, but can keep us on the right track.

For me, one of those things is having some creative outlets. Cooking sewing, or otherwise creating is literally necessary for my well being!
I believe that having a positive attitude has a tremendous impact (& you’ll notice this is a common thread in my ramblings, as I truly believe this to be so).
Being with those who bring out your best self!
Get some good rest.
Get some exercise, stretch, take a walk get some fresh air, enjoy nature.
Take time to appreciate the little things.
Laugh! Smile!
Create some ambiance for yourself – light a candle, use the good china, listen to music, prepare a special meal, pamper yourself.
Meditate
Get outside yourself & do something for others.
Play!
Breathe. I mean really breathe, inhale & exhale those tensions away.
Enjoy aroma therapy, a bubble bath, a good book.

So this is by no means a comprehensive list, but it’s a good starting point. Sometimes I think much of what goes into a blog post is meant to be a reminder to ourselves. Enjoy your weekend in all it’s glory! P.S. Relax!