Saturday
Ever the optimist I sacrificed sleep for several attempts at seeing the aurora borealis last night but no luck. It's not impossible to see the lights this far south because they have been visible in Bath a couple of times in the last few years but there was complete cloud cover with an expectation of fog so it wasn't likely. Worth a try though!
Yesterday's Advent task was interesting. It was to do with practicing self-compassion and the associated task was, at the end of the day, to write down three things that I'd done well during the day (e.g. eaten a healthy meal, supported a friend in some way, completed a chore) with the aim to consider things from a positive point of view. I didn't find it as easy to do as I thought I would but do think it is something I'd benefit from doing regularly as, to quote the calendar "it helps to promote a happier and healthier mindset". Today's task is going to be enjoyed! It's to 'enjoy a hot drink', applying complete attention to every step of the experience. I make time to enjoy a hot drink regularly but not with the level of attention from the start of making the drink to the very last sip that this task is asking for.
Today there's nothing in the diary and all I'm sure of is that there will be naps ... see the first paragraph for the reason! Apart from that it'll be a slow, quiet day most likely reading or watching TV.
I find it's incredibly difficult to be positive about myself so I understand your difficulty. Virtually impossible, in fact. I wonder why that is? A cultural thing when we were in our formative years, perhaps? The feeling that 'self praise is no recommendation' as the saying goes.
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds it difficult to be positive about myself. I think it is a cultural thing but I can't recall anything in my upbringing that would have influenced it. My sister is the same but I don't see it as much in her children.
DeleteSelf-compassion - I like that! We are often so much harder on ourselves than we are on others, aren't we? Enjoy your hot drink! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think we are harder on ourselves than on others. It is something that I'd like to change in myself so it'll be interesting to see if completing this daily exercise makes a difference.
DeleteI've made my drink already - grinding proper coffee and savouring every single mouthful. I tend to forget that there is enjoyment in the entire process, not just in the act of drinking the results.
I approve naps. LOL
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I just woke up from one. 😁
Practicing self-compassion is a wonderful idea. I often tend be to hard on myself.
Naps are to be enjoyed and appreciated!
DeleteThe self-compassion will be wonderful to achieve but I think it's going to take a lot of effort on my part. It'll be worth it though.
Naps are a little blessing :) I'd love to see the aurora borealis. Exciting!
ReplyDeleteThe aurora borealis is at the very top of my bucket list. I wasn't lucky enough to see it this time as there was complete cloud cover. It's not often it can be seen this far south anyway so I will have to travel much farther north to be in with a chance .... something to look forward to doing when safer times return.
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