Happy Easter!
- Jessica
- 15 hours ago
- 5 min read
I hope everyone is doing well and that life is treating you kindly! To all those who celebrate Easter, I hope you have a wonderful holiday and enjoy fun celebrations and connections with loved ones! My friend's daughter had a blast dyeing eggs, and she came up with some interesting and stunning designs. With all the high and lows, ebb and flow of life, make sure you make time for what matters most and what you truly value; I've witnessed so many people losing it and having emotional explosions lately, but amongst their emotional dysregulation, they've missed out on so much.
Each person is allowed the human experience and to have their emotions, but there are so many times that people explode over things and make mountains out of molehills. Precious moments and time never come back once they've gone by, so take some time to consider whether it's worth relentlessly pursuing something and investing so much time, energy, and emotion into it (my family is notorious for getting up in arms and going to "war" just to prove that they are "right," but it ends up causing so much division, hurt, bad blood, etc.). Be mindful of how you show up in life and if the path you're on is worthwhile--there may be one that you not only enjoy more but is even better.
Honestly, so many people have been emotionally volatile, high-strung, and hardcore subscribing to fear, stress, worry, and propaganda. It's been quite draining to be around; even if you aren't broaching certain subjects, they will come into rooms and start screaming about it. So many people are projecting their inner turmoil onto others--it leaves me contemplating being a hermit in the woods. Not that I dislike other people, but society at large plays all these petty, manipulative games full of unnecessary drama, conflict, chaos, and nonsense. I just don't see the point; it's such a waste of time, energy, attention, and effort.
That being said, I do make time to spend with those important to me and those that choose more peace, joy, fun, kindness, and love. I ended up spending most of Friday with my friend and her crew. Both her daughters (7-year-old and 5-month-old) adore me, and it's so refreshing being around people that aren't subscribing to all these heavier energies. My friend was also hoping for a break (her baby wants to be held all the time), so I happily volunteered for baby duty; she happily babbled to me for hours on end. Her older daughter eagerly showed me various toys, how she rode her bike, and so many other things that crossed her mind. She did get a bit worried when her baby sister broke one of my necklaces (she has grabby hands and quite the grip), but I told her not to worry since I could fix it at home (which I did). I also got to meet the new kittens. It was really nice hanging out with them, cooking/baking with them, and just having simple fun without all the unnecessary complexities and complications many other people bring. I did end up having a bit of a "price to pay" from holding her 5-month-old so much--hours and hours of holding a baby when you're not used to it leaves you with considerably sore arms, but I don't regret what I did.
The boys had a pretty normal week, but they're getting more and more eager for the end of the school year (a little over a month left). The bit of a drawback with the approaching end of the school year is that it means more tests, projects, assignments, etc. They've been busier because of that, but they got to enjoy the long weekend due to the holiday, which they were excited about.
Tsuki had a pretty chill week. She enjoyed birdwatching from the porch (spotting some pretty cardinals as well as other birds), cozy cat naps in many of her favorite spots, her typical antics and shenanigans, hiding underneath paper, and new toys. Tsuki savored snuggling up on my nap during thunderstorms, engaging in sneak attacks, chilling on the chair, lounging on the bed, listening to the rain, and just being her adorable, goofy self. Life is much better with her in it.
Artwork for the week included more diamond art:
This week I created more new content for Creativity Chronicles, so feel free to check out the newest content! Also feel free to check out our Thought Spot section that explores various topics of thought and conversation!
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Life is full of blessings, lessons, challenges, fun, highs, and lows. Sometimes the weight of situations can be crushing, but do your best to breathe, take things one step at a time, and proceed forward. There's no rush; you can take your time and go at your own pace. You don't have to have everything figured out. It's okay to learn as you go, to get guidance and support from others, to take time to rest, and to make mistakes. None of us are perfect. Remember that the only thing that you can control is how you choose to show up in the world and the narratives that you choose to tell yourself. Other people will make their choices, and even if you want to, you cannot control that. Just do the best that you can.
If things get to be too much, you can choose to disengage and walk away; you don't have to be around people, places, and situations that are too draining and negative. If a job isn't a good fit, you can find a new one. If friends and people are mistreating you, you can make new connections. If an environment isn't well-suited to you, you can search for others. It may not always be easy, it may take some time, but you can find people, places, and situations that help build you up rather than tear you down. You are worthy; you deserve good things. You don't have to settle for less, you don't have to play small, nor do you have to dim your light. The right people, places, and things will find you if you give them the chance, so don't sell yourself short. You can improve your life and create one of more peace, joy, respect, kindness, and prosperity. Your peace of mind and well-being are priceless, so know that it's important to make them a priority. Take care of yourself, and have a wonderful rest of your holiday weekend!
Food for thought for the week:
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