What are things you do for yourself that make you feel truly peaceful and safe?

@mindstruggle thank you. 💙💙💙 I hope you can too! We can offer these things to ourselves without guilt, it's just so hard sometimes.

Cooking is such a good one. When I was first learning to be alone, I found a lot of comfort in cooking. Like you said, the warmth, the smells, the colours... The fact you're doing something for yourself and making something for yourself. It's special 😊💙

@caccoon
You’re so right, it can be hard, but we do deserve that kind of care. I’m glad cooking brought you comfort when you needed it most. That gives me hope. ☺💙

@mindstruggle we really do. And we are the people that can take the best care of ourselves, because we know what we need 💙💙💙

@bijouxbroussard these are all lovely things! Knitting and crocheting seem sooo comforting. And I am sure your dad will appreciate that 🥰

@SaorUladh that's lovely! Do you have a specific time of day you like to meditate? Do you like guided meditation? Or do you do it on your own?

@caccoon
It depends. I do it before I sleep sometimes. If the weather is okay, I'll sometimes sit outside and do it in the evening.

I follow the method this man demonstrates.
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@SaorUladh love this ☺

@TurtlePink these are all hobbies!! And they are healthy and wonderful 💙💙

@caccoon oh and buying stuff for the kids and the dogs!! I guess a hobby would be decorating their bedrooms because I’m always rearranging their bedrooms 😅

@TurtlePink that's lovely!! Yeah designing layouts is a creative process!

@Punxi that's so interesting! I have never read a biographical piece. Do you have a favourite? Hunting for seashells is so lovely 💙

@caccoon The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks....last one I put down.

I never keep em...just make a wish and puttem back on the sand.

@catastrophecarnival these are all lovely things 🥰🥰

@AngelUnforgiven I love this!! Where is your swing?

@caccoon its in my front yard under a tree 🌳

@Achelois what is your favourite thing to make? 🥰💙

@caccoon
Jewellery, sewing, beadwork, all sorts of things.

@MyMonstersAreReal what do you like to write about?

@caccoon mainly poetry. I’ve been sharing more of what iv written lately here.

@V00doo so wonderful and cozy 🥹 what's your favourite plant right now? Or one you're most proud of?

@caccoon I have a huge rubber plant at work. It started as 2 leaves on a stick. It's now almost 3ft and leaves grow weekly :)

@DearAmbellina2113 there is so much safety in being in your own space 💙

@Onryo I need to try this weighted blanket thing!! Doggy snuggles are so important 💙

@caccoon I have 2, currently lying under 20kg, it’s the best. It’s the only thing that truly calms me

@Elessar so beautiful 💙 I love your raptors