Forty Days In Front of the Fire

I miss the travel. The quirky shops in Portugal, the chocolate in Spain, and the warm hugs and deep conversations of Greece. I miss the cathedrals. I was amazed and awed by the ancient architecture and how brilliant humans can be. It seemed that new ideas were celebrated and then made into a play, a poem, and then had their own version of a dance-off. 

Though I won't be traveling overseas, I have found a bit of refuge and even more of a journey in front of the fireplace. I have declared forty days in front of the fire.

I have missed a few days and made sure to light a candle but most nights I'm sitting in a low to the ground camping chair right in front of the flames with my journal, knitting, and a book or two. I've pondered and sifted through the many thoughts and paused to simply watch the flames. I set out to remind my body that it's safe. That I can heal from long haul covid and my nervous system can relax and get back on board. But what is showing up along with a slower resting heart rate and happier lungs...is the awe. I am in awe of life, in awe of the process, the ingenuity, and my body that takes me to and fro.

I AM IN AWE OF OUR ABILITY TO HEAL 

I'm finding space for different parts of me to show up and be seen. Space for me to rest and sit in my body, noticing my hands, my feet, and the heat of the flames that reminds me of all of the campfires of my camping days. When I was young and curious and full of it and so at ease just sitting in the woods, by a fire, with nothing else to do, see, or be. I'm finding a sort of peace in front of my many fires...peace, joy, and wonder. And come Saturday...? I'll be on my mat wooing my fascia with peace, joy, and wonder.

Come join me and say hi to your fascia and bump into some awe of your own!

What is your version of sitting in front of a fire? How can you add this to your holiday; a little peace, joy, and wonder? I'd love to hear:-)

 Enjoy the Stretch of the Week! 

Fascia is the Way!

Melissa