A few years ago I was going through counseling and learned a lot about how to care for myself. And in the midst of our fourth move in a year, I've learned that it's more essential than ever. I've discovered that there are certain things that I need in my life that keep me going, these concrete things that I hold onto when life does not offer them so readily.
Music is my staple. I surround myself with a soundtrack that alternately allows me to feel and expresses things better than I can, or allows me to escape a little. Or, have fun. My current mainstays are Alexi Murdoch, Eisley, Nick Drake, and Regina Spektor.
French press coffee. Mmmm.
Prayer. The Orthodox has these morning prayers that I (try) to read through every morning, that include prayers and psalms, and when I make an effort to get up and pray in the morning, the rest of my day goes much better.
Yoga. I can finally bend over and reach my toes! But no other exercise has worked so well to provide a center and focus to my life.
Reading. I like to read a few things at once, so currently on my list are Newsweek, InStyle, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, and Boneshaker. Nothing like a good combination of politics and world news, style, magic, and a steampunk zombie airship novel.
What do you find that you hold onto to center your life?
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