Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

Lately my house and responsibilities feel like they are closing in on me. After a few days of feeling stuck in the same loop of never ending thought, I recognize that I need to take care of myself. What’s funny is I thought that I was taking care of myself. I mean,  I am taking care of myself. But in a world where almost everyone has hate and entitlement in their hearts, I am floundering.

I have always had an appreciation for the seagulls cry. Growing up on the Jersey shore (OC not GTL) hearing the seagulls brings me back to a peaceful centered place. Even if I just walked out of the grocery store. I hear them and think how awesome I live so close to the ocean. I’m so glad I can hear them calling, reminding me that the beach is near.

I know I can’t stop time but I must be more present in it.  It’s so aggravating to watch myself keep repeating the same  disproven methods.  Like eating that delicious food that I know will specifically hurt my stomach or give me indigestion.

Go outside.

Listen to the birds.

Feel the wind.

Then breathe all that good in and exhale all the shit out.