Rabbit Holes, Life, and Self-Care
I’m standing at my computer in a sleep-deprived haze and just posted this self-care reminder to Twitter. Figured I should check in here, too.
Self-care is crucial.
Distractions.
Several off-chain rabbit holes have sucked me in, and I’m happy about most of them, but it gives me less time to blog.
I have two books and a friend’s manuscript to read, plus I’m deep into editing one of my own manuscripts. Also, Twitter is fun but distracting.
I’ve been seeking escape lately, in music and fiction. Last night I stayed up too late watching a Marvel movie simply because I wanted to laugh and take my mind off life for a while. Ragnarok, in case you’re wondering—for the second time—because those brothers and that Valkyrie are yummy.
Mostly, I’ve been wanting to live in my own story, loving the journey back into manuscripts I let sit for over a year. Magic, dragons, love and uncertainty—yep, I’m good.
Anyway, that’s where I’m at. Zombie mommy reporting for duty. Probly ought to go to sleep early tonight. Anyone want to wager on whether I actually do so?
Whatever happens, keep singing your song!
Peace. @katrina-ariel
Author bio: Katrina Ariel is an old-soul rebel, musician, tree-hugging yogini, and mama bear to twins. Author of Yoga for Dragon Riders (non-fiction) and Wild Horse Heart (romance), she's another free-spirit swimming in the ocean of Steem.
Dragon art commissioned from Liiga Smilshkalne.
I actually planned to wake up tonight to do some work on my collection of short stories but I just could not because have been denying myself of much needed sleep for too long just saw I could read manga comics. Terrible habits. I need those self care tips.
Superb post Katrina
Zombie mommy! I hear Ragnarok is gooood..
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One must definitely take care of oneself, otherwise we are no good for anyone else!
Rabbit holes can be fun but a real time suck!
Hope things look up soon. ❤️
Nah... you'll stay up loving peeps in Discord. Kisses.
**Reaches thru screen, gives you tea of chamomile and hops and makes you hot water bottle. Honey or maple syrup?
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Great. I love your cap or hat if i am permitted to say
you know, all of this sounds great. I know your self-care isn't at its peak and you feel like a zombie mom, but this space of "deep dive" into some endeavors including distracton can be very rich in its own ways. Cheers to livin' it up with a variety of experiences in life!!
I've watched some silly comedies of late too, just wanted something to take the edge off. Books are still the best thing for me to lose myself in for more than an hour or so at a time.
Some good advice there! Sounds like you have a lot on your plate which can definitely be overwhelming at times, though in some ways I would think it's better than the opposite and not having anything to do. Super creative people tend to have a lot going for them so I'm not surprised you're juggling so many things! I tend to do similar though it must be even more difficult with a child to take care of.
Also not meaning to add any more work to your table, but we're getting close to the round where we are going to make a song for the IFC contest and I was wondering if you're still willing to help with that? There's no time limit, so no pressure! We would be happy to have your help whenever you're able to. We're going to creating a contest to come up with the lyrics soon and then after that @edprivat and yourself if you are still interested can take your time coming up with the song. Once again no pressure, I realize you have a lot going on and so does edprivat and myself. It's a busy world! But I do hope you'll be able to find some time in time cause I love your music and think you two would make an awesome song together! Thanks for considering it either way and hope you're able to find more time for yourself to rest and regen and yeah getting out in nature helps a lot! Also sleeping and good food and water and breathing.
PS If you are still interested maybe we can connect on discord, I tried to find you on there but was unable to.. Can you give me your ID number? Thanks! And all the best to you! :)
Great post!
Steem on :)
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