Simply..when the world gets me down....

15/11/2023

..there comes a point when I have to do something to lift my mood.

When I woke this morning I remembered a gift of sweet pea seeds . I would plant them! Yes! So before I did anything else I made a cup of hot chocolate and went out to the shed and the greenhouse, full of good intentions. I couldn't find the seeds at first - they were not where I thought they were, then it took several frustrating minutes and an old knife to get the lid off the tin..

Cupani sweet peas - very highly scented. Thank you Lynne.

The compost was hard and lumpy and had to be sieved.

and my habds were so cold it was difficult to handle the seeds.

But the life affirming job is done and now I'd better wash my face, light the fire and cook some breakfast.

What do you do to lift your spirits whem you feel low? All ideas most welcome!

8 Comments

Sandra

15/11/2023 03:15:19 pm

Go outside for a walk, call a friend, think of 5 things I am grateful for, eat healthy.

Susan inDorset link

15/11/2023 10:54:58 pm

For me: moving my body (walking, dancing, swimming), making something with my hands (as you have done, above; for me: sewing), relishing others' creativity (some sublime musicianship for you, in the link above), and checking into your blog, Freda.

Sheena

15/11/2023 11:52:08 pm

Listen to an edition of Just a Minute on BBC Sounds. It can always make me laugh out loud which gives a good burst of mood lifting endorphins.

Karen

16/11/2023 12:43:21 am

Move - go outside for a walk (beside water if possible), get on my yoga mat, turn out a drawer or cupboard, etc. Whatever I do, trying to be aware of my breath and work with it to calm myself.

Karen

16/11/2023 12:44:46 am

Forgot to say, another beautiful still life on the table, Freda.
Hope you felt a lot better after the planting.

Mary B

16/11/2023 07:31:36 am

My way to lift my spirits is to be outdoors , taking a gentle walk in natural surroundings preferably with a big view. Sometimes I might walk along the coast path or go walking on the hills where I can see expansive views . Perhaps also looking at the night sky helps.
When I am stressed , then playing the piano helps but that doesn't work for low mood .

Freda

16/11/2023 04:20:35 pm

Thank you all for sharing your ideas here. I suspect we all need some support of this kind.
It occurs to me that I could work through all these different ideas over a few days... I might end up on cloud nine! I exaggerate, but you know what I mean. Thank you so much for the wonderful music, Susan.

Gillian

23/11/2023 02:11:08 am

I have also sown some sweet pea seeds and they have already germinated... exciting! Clearing out cupboards and drawers also lifts my spirits, as does reading your blog - thank you!

Simply..when the world gets me down....

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