deep thoughts from a 44 hour staycation
or welcome to my brain
Last week, as my birthday gift from my family, I stayed at a hotel in town for two nights. Just to be alone. A little ironic, I guess. After 36 hours or so, I finally started to be able to think clearly for the first time in what feels like forever. I guess it’s hard to be able to do that when little people are constantly making requests or asking questions. Anyway, I started reading
’s Enchantment. And starting having thoughts. I started this document just as a way to collect those thoughts for myself, but then it turned into a little bit more. I hope you enjoy the random ramblings in my brain or at least feel a little less alone in yours.
I don’t feel like I have time to be present and slow and ground myself. How do I make time for that? Less devices. Can I make that part of my day? Maybe if I take walks a couple of times a week in nature. Hikes with Dave. Stop work completely by 5. Don’t start until 9. Writing? Morning pages or a night journal?
Sleep: I…