Tuesday, May 28, 2024

What Is Saving You Right Now? #sol24

WriterTammy

May 28

On some Tuesdays, I post a Slice of Life. In March, I post to the Two Writing Teacher blog, for their blogging challenge.

This post is inspired by Modern Mrs. Darcy.

What is saving your life right now?

This is a question Modern Mrs Darcy answers occasionally on her website. I have been reading this blog for a long time; too many years to count. Other friends of hers have done their own versions.

The Pivot Year - I read a page of this book every morning and then respond to it in my notebook.
Tarot cards - although I do not pull cards every day lately, I find the art and the pings in my brain notable things to write about
Poetry - always. I read The Paris Review poem every day. There is the Slowdown podcast too. but since Ada Limon is not the host anymore, it isn't my favorite. I prefer the On Being poetry podcast. I have found a new to me Substack that links poems to her posts that I have been reading as well. I reread the poems I have curated for my own Bradbury Trio course.
Walking fairly long distances, mostly daily.
Sparkle Water - I buy the brand Aldi sells. It helps me with fasting and I like the taste and feel of it in my mouth. (Funny note - I don't have to fight anyone for these cans in my house...it is the one thing that Chris will not consume. In fact, he took a sip one time and gagged. That was a new experience! LOL)

6. Not leaving the house. I say all the time it is a good day when I do not have to leave. I have my regular loop in town of library and Aldi. Once in a while another errand gets thrown in there.

7. Being a student, not a leader. Last weekend, I was able to attend two classes where I didn't have to take a leadership role at all. There are some instances I try to show up as a student and have to switch hats because of issues that come up and that is getting tiresome. I realized I have to change my mindset before the meetings in order to keep my own anxiety down about the whole thing.