One of the most prevalent topics I’ve seen lately is along the lines of Protecting My Peace. Finding calm. Recharging my own batteries. I suspect most of us are in that same boat, overwhelmed by what is in the news on an hourly, if not daily, cycle. There comes a point when my sanity is far more important than finding out who is having another tantrum and how things (that I have no control over) are falling apart.

Sound familiar?

I’ve started looking for ways to enjoy music that is calming and relaxing. That could be playlists I’ve developed for finding new ones – much to my amazement there seems to be a lot of them on a variety of platforms.

I am also in that dreaded ‘in between’ space where my authors have not yet published, so I am looking to find new authors to read/listen to.

In the past few years I have endeavored to use the good dishes, etc. I think this is important because waiting for some ‘special occasion’ could mean those wonderful treasures might never be used at all.

Which reminds me, if you find yourself wanting treasures, don’t forget to check out your local second hand, antique, or charity shops. You might be amazed to see what they have on hand.

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure.

Speaking of such shops, if you find yourself overwhelmed by the ‘stuff’ in your home, why not embark on a clear out program? Choose a room, a spot, a drawer, a closet and start clearing out the things that you no longer use, don’t want, don’t need. I don’t endorse a radical major clear out but a methodical purge. As we are heading into the end of school term now might be the opportune moment to get rid of things that no longer fit are no longer used, etc. Make it a summer project.

Meal planning could be a place where more organization and control would reduce, if not eliminate, stress. Farmer’s Markets will be gearing up so fresh fruits and veg will be available. Prime opportunities to try new recipes and explore new things. Cheaper, too.

I’m looking around and seeing opportunities to return to hobbies that got lost in the shuffle. These were one of those ‘I’ll get around to it later.’ things that might just be exactly what is needed.

Take a deep breath. Turn off the noise. Take it one step at a time.

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