This week was about finding joy. I was feeling pretty shitty this time last week and I still do every time I try and squeeze my clothes on, but I’ve started making some positives changes which will ultimately help. I took on some of your advice – I decided to be kinder to myself and look for the joy. If I took the other path, I would have dug myself into a self loathing, miserable hole. I decided to pull myself up and get on with life, because far out how lucky are we to be walking this Earth. Joy is within everyone’s reach – you just have to grab it, nurture it and protect it.
So, I did a few things which make me burst with happiness. We went for a day trip to the Barossa Valley, went for a swim, had a milkshake and watched the stunning scenery float by us.
On another day, Twiggy and I went for a 10 km ride along the beach. My bum was sore, my legs were sore, but far out my heart was full. There’s something about watching waves which makes me feel content, much like cuddles from my girls.
And to top off my week I took myself to the movies. I really enjoy going to the cinema solo. I grabbed a choc top and some popcorn and lost myself for a couple of hours. I couldn’t have chosen a more awesome film to watch – Wild.
I left the movie feeling stronger and more determined to follow my own path. I went home and immediately downloaded all of Cheryl Strayed’s books.
As I ‘ve written here before my favourite thing to say to my girls is “find your joy”, yet often I forget to take my own advice. I think the more authentic your joy, the easier it is to tackle the niggling doubts and the lurking demons.
Bianca x
Hi, I'm Bianca Wordley, I write about life.
Just reading your post made me happy 🙂 I read Wild a couple if months ago and loved it. I can’t wait to see the movie!
That was a JOY to read.. Love yourself first xxx
This post made me feel full of joy! Next time you want a date for the movies, let me know. x
I was feeling like I couldn’t cope the other day- the partition job is chaotic, I have edits due on my book & a huge freelancing job. Yesterday we went up the coast for brunch- 4 hours I couldn’t afford. After looking at the water, it all seemed doable again.
I’ve never tried doing the movies solo, but I’ve just put it on my list of things to do. Glad to hear you are feeling better this week xx
Such a lovely message. I often forget to find my joy. In fact, I’m not entirely sure where it is at the moment.
I’m sorry you have been feeling down but it sounds like you are back on track. Find the stuff that’s really important to you and make it happen. You can totally do it.