Winter solstice

The "family" don't have a social worker or any organised supports other than bulk billing doctors. I'm going to a social worker for advice which isn't cheap, and probably puts me in a very bad light as I've shared how the present situation and my history resonate. I feel very guilty despite logic telling me I'm not responsible. I felt physically unwell after today's session, which ran well over time.

I'll try to catch up on my backlog of chores. I must be losing track again.

@NatureLover

Oh @Dimity ! So sorry to hear. How fraught. 😥

No wonder you felt physically unwell.

How are you feeling today?

Today was another day of barely getting by. I'm losing chunks of time which must be smartphone use. Meanwhile house and garden languish.

I guess it's depression @NatureLover. I feel so self-critical and negative. I'm using my free mood and activity tracker but am considering upgrading it. I know I need to try harder, and also to allow time for relaxation and selfcare of some kind.

I hope you're finding things to look forward to.

So sorry to hear about your depression, dear @Dimity . Depression is the worst 😭

You sound torn between self-care and pushing yourself. I'm really sorry to hear you feel so self-critical 😥

I hope today is a bit more positive for you 🤞

Sending hugs 🫂 ❤

@Dimity

gently bently on yourself….

sometimes the cold can be one aspect that brings us down…just sending you some art… maybe just a distraction

Keep up fluidsHope your craft is seaworthyRavenari's Art - Koala

@NatureLover @Shaz51 @Former-Member

Thanks @Appleblossom yes the cold adds to the mix.

Points to ponder in each picture. Received advice on practising visio divina a week or two ago. The weeping koala midst the flames isn't so much a distraction as a reminder of my small-time advocacy. Perhaps I'm a mosquito to those with power - a small persistent whine reminding them issues are still alive.

A grey day, smattering of rain, distant magpie song. Take care @Appleblossom I'm glad to have you in my landscape.

No not torn between effort and self-care @NatureLover - needing to make room for both as both are lacking when I shut down. I need to make time and give them my attention.

Ta ke care

Pretty miserable weather. @Dimity hope the pictures weren’t too dramatic. Maybe I was thinking about Fire and Water…. Elements…

@NatureLover @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Till23

I haven’t heard of Visio divina…. Will look it up

went to a seniors chapel service this morning with a friend. It was lovely and I had a cup of warm chicken soup. It can be nicer socialising with a friend than going places alone. I feel I am catching up on girly socialising that I didn’t do when I was a kid.

The visio divina thing came from Richard Rohr's CAC @Appleblossom . Similar to lectio divina but with images - and in Rohr's style I'm taking the images to be eclectic.

Glad you enjoyed your cuppa soup with a friend - heart and tummy warming.

https://www.upperroom.org/resources/visio-divina

Many wonderful artworks came up with my search @Dimity very much my style. Thank you. I heard Richard Rohr died but the CAC is living on. I have a Very Franciscan approach to spirituality mixed in with all my other interests.