Self-Care and Self-Reflection
March 25, 2021 by
Filed under Homeowner
What better time is there for self-care and self-reflection?
For me, now has been the perfect time for it … taking care of self.
Under self-care: I have received both of my vaccination shots. And,
Joan and I are now planning and fixing healthy meals, including a big salad for lunch each day.
We exercise by taking our dog Eldred on walks. Starting with an off-leash run in our backyard green. Eldred runs laps around us and the yard, running like the wind; ears flat, legs pounding, and tail pointed behind her. It is a delight to watch. Once Eldred has worked off some of that exuberance, we continue walking through the neighborhood and around the boat harbor.
Under self-reflection: Joan and I read out loud each morning from The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, and from Beat Cancer Daily by Chris Wark followed by a discussion on the common themes from Joan’s daily meditations with Panache Desai and our readings. It’s a wonderful way to start the day and reflect on our views of the present state of our world.
All the while Eldred makes herself comfortable upon my lap while we read. She’s delighted by the activity outside the bedroom window. Maybe a sea lion will pop its head up from the river!
Joan, Eldred, and I also took time to immerse ourselves in nature. We drove up the tree-lined scenic Wild Cat Canyon. It is a two-lane road covered with native oak trees all the way to the top of the Berkeley hills. The Canyon leads to Tilden Park and we pulled over at the Brazilian Room building parking lot and took a leisurely walk.
A wonderful pause for a mini nature escape.
Reflecting on all these ways of taking care of myself… I am thankful for; the life I was given, the ability to follow a spiritual path, the people in my life, the deep faith given to me by my Mother, the open doors during my life, the helpful hands each step of the way, the lessons I have been given, the lessons I have taken to heart, and so much more.
What are you thankful for? Call us if there is some special project we can help you with for your self-care. Maybe your home needs a bit of self-care, too.
