Hi everyone. I hope you are all going ok in these troubled times and that you and your family are well and coping with the new normal. Here in Australia we have continued to be grateful for the relatively low numbers of infections and deaths, which I am sure are due to our population adhering to the social distancing and self-isolation rules laid down by our Government.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote - "When it is all over, wouldn't it be a shame if you looked back and realised you hadn't made the most of this down time. from "moving forward and being grateful"
But what is "making the most" for you? Since then I have had a shift and realised that we should accept that it is ok to get through in the "best way for you".
This could mean laying on the couch reading, playing an instrument, painting, tinkering in the shed, walking in the park, playing with your children, sitting under a tree, talking to friends on Facebook.
It doesn't need to be a time of productivity, or to be achieving great things, reorganising your cupboards, redesigning your garden, learning a new skill - though that is great if that is the best way for you to get through this time.
Whatever is good for your soul and heart is the the "best way for you".
No one can dictate what is the best way for you. Only you know.
So this week my message is "gently accept that it is ok to get through in the best way for you." It doesn't have to be a period of productivity.
Take time out to rest and be still, and know that we are all in this together, and we will come out the other side.
Here is my daily photo challenge collage for this past week.
Eucalyptus rudis - Western Australian flooded gum. It was lovely sitting under the trees. We can now have 10 people in a group so we had lunch and afternoon tea under the trees with my son and his family.
Tuesday 28 April 2020 - yay! my moon boot is off and now I am in an ankle brace, physiotherapy starts and am allowed to walk - but not overdo it...
Wednesday 29 April 2020 - the oranges on our orange tree are starting to orange
Thursday 30 April 2020 - we bought a coffee and cake in Dardanup and went to the Crooked Brook Forest, had our afternoon tea and then went for a little walk along the sealed pathway. Not much was flowering but we did spy the Easter Bunny orchid - Eriochilus dilatatus subsp. multiflorus
In spring this is a lovely place to walk. But right now it is food for the soul. This was my first opportunity to be out in the bush since my operation.
But it has been relaxing doing these little painting doodles. A time for my mind to be quiet.
I need to learn how to make green....
Saturday 2 May 2020 - some of those colours derived from leaves, flowers and bark.
Sunday 3 May 2020 - we decided to drive a little way south and buy take-away fish and chips to eat near the beach at Busselton. You can see here the start of the Busselton jetty. It wasn't the best day for it because of the cold wild wind (winter is coming), but there were other people out doing the same thing - whilst taking into consideration social distancing rules.
And a special song from Kermit
So that's it from me for this week. What has been the best way for you to get through these stressful times? Perhaps you would like to tell us in your comments. Stay well. And stay connected.
I am linking up to the link-ups below. Please click on the links to see fabulous contributions from around the world - virtual touring at its best!
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My corner of the world through my camera
Wednesday Around the World at Communal Global hosted by Randomosity.
My corner of the world through my camera Wednesday Around the World at Communal Global hosted by Randomosity.
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