I need a distraction so I am creating a space for some little pleasures. Here are three ordinary tiny things, in detail, that have made me happy in the last 24 hours:
I found a very leaf today. It was a burnt umber color on the part closest to the stem and faded into yellow ochre as it reached the outer edges. The edges of the leaf were serrated, giving it a rough texture when you rubbed your finger against it. The leaf was very dry, which made it feel more fragile than it actually was. I stuck it in my notebook.
I play Pokemon Go. I don’t know if anyone else plays. It is one of the few games I play. It has been an immensely helpful distraction and has also served as a tool to get me out of the house when my anxiety gets really unmanageable. I caught a perfect cp dynamax trubblish today. Trubbish is not a particularly helpful Pokémon, but it’s always rewarding to get a 100% Pokemon in the game.
My boyfriend usually does the cooking, although I have had more capacity to help more. That alone is a joy. But last night he made us a bean soup (although now that I’m saying this, I very much understand that I may be alone in this delight, which is totally fine by me 😂). We had fresh cilantro in it. Everything is enhanced and it is visually pleasing- which makes it easier for me to eat. I was so grateful he chopped up extra for cilantro for me. I love adding fresh herbs to my food. It is such a little thing that brings me so much joy. How wonderful is it that I can just add these fragrant herbs to my dishes? I asked for extra parsley in my hummus yesterday too.
*as a note- this was a great distraction for me so I’m glad I typed this out
Has anyone else experienced something that made them really happy within the last 24 hours? #DistractMe #CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #MightyTogether
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