« November Blues. »

I've been struck with my yearly dose of the November Blues. After our birthdays and Halloween, and before the Holidays. Getting accustomed to the darker days. I am in a serious lull of creativity. I know it will come whipping back at me, but for now, I am just waiting. Trying to expose myself to people and things that make me feel good, and creative. It will come. 

I'm also really trying to reduce my stress level and tune into my body. I have a 30 minutes bus ride each morning and each evening. Instead of allowing my shoulders to creep up to my ears during my ride, I've decided to listen to beautiful music (Currently Alexi Murdoch) and tune my awareness inwards. Essentially I'm being creative in my mind. I find it challenging to relax and focus, in a good way. Each day I keep my eyes relaxed and closed a little longer.  I start with some fertility affirmations, then just some good positive affirmations, setting my day up for the best start, then I allow my emotions and thoughts to wonder. It is very grounding and refreshing. 

This afternoon I'm going to spend some time with a wee bub, I helped her mother through labour and we are becoming good friends. We are a lot a like in many ways, including our childhood. I am reminded that the stamp of our childhood is a massive imprint. No matter how far you move away from it, it will always be a part of you. 

Our sleepy puppy is breathing slowly and deeply in Robert's chair, I wonder what she dreams. 

I used to fight this gap in my desire to create and be creative, but with Robert's encouragement, I'm embracing it. This small calm is just fine. All that pulled yarn can wait. I'm doing exactly what I need to be doing right now. Nothing but tuning in. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. I hope to be back here tomorrow. 

Comments

[stacey]

you & me sweetie those november blues get me each year. i did find it help me when i moved from vancouver to just south of edmonton. we just get more sunshine here so that in general helps me, but i still get the november blues & like you find my creativity takes a vacation ~sigh~

[Amber Morrisey Doula]

@Stacey I think I crave the sunlight hours to do the bulk of my crafting/plotting. My days feel shorter, my ideas not as snappy. But, alas, I will learn in the coming weeks that the warmth of indoor winter light can be just as beautiful (if not more).

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