Hello, friends.
It's been a
heck of a week with all the goings-on in the news. From attacks on Israel to retaliation against residents of Gaza, it's been nonstop horror. As a person who works in the media business, I have to say that weeks/months like this are incredibly stressful. I end up spending hours wading through the horror, seeing the images, going to the darkest corners of the internet seeking information.
Add to this the buildup of the "Day of Rage" or "Day of Jihad," whichever you want to call it. I wasn't sure how that would go. There don't seem to be any brutal horror stories in the US - mostly just people on two sides of the argument yelling and whacking each other with flags. I feel there was the potential for things to get far uglier than they did, and I'm thankful that did not occur.
Aside from dropping you this note, my goal this weekend has been to stay completely offline and unplug. This, I've found, is by far the best way
to get my brain back together and recover from the effects of high stress.
I've been reading frivolous books, watching ridiculous movies, and organizing my bookcase. I got some meals made and popped in the freezer for those days when I just don't feel like cooking. I've done some cleaning, made some artwork, and done a few crafty things. I still can't be on my feet a lot, so going for a long, cleansing walk outside is sadly out of the question. I have family coming over later today, so bread is rising, and beef stroganoff is already simmering in the crockpot.
On that note, the ruptured tendon in my ankle is greatly improved from nearly two months of rest, and I can hopefully get cleared to start physical therapy and walking again next week. I can't wait, though I know I'm going to feel very out of shape initially. This injury has been present at some level for nearly a year, so I'm quite ready for this to be over.
I hope that you, too, have been able to take a step back from the constant bombardment of information and gruesome images. It's very important to anchor your mind in the everyday world during these times. Things that are mundane are the best way to bring yourself back. If things become worse in your immediate area in the future, you'll be glad that you took the mental break when you could.
Find some peace today.
Love,
Daisy
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