It's flannel sheet season
Happy Friday, Friends!
Admittedly, I get way too excited about putting flannel sheets on our bed. But there is something about that switch that is incredibly satisfying. It's the epitome of cozy and it signals a change in season, which I always take as a time of contemplation and renewal. I hope that wherever you are, you are finding cozy things that make your heart feel content.
Here's what's been going on this week:
What I do when the news overwhelms me
Okay, I think it's important to be really honest about this stuff, so here goes - I've been having a really hard time with the news lately. I've been feeling - at various times - sad, scared, angry, hopeless, and despondent.
It's not been fun.
I'm always tempted to shove these feelings down and pretend it's not happening. Which....just makes it all worse. It really helps to actually sit with these painful emotions, and acknowledge that it's difficult right now. So, literally ten minutes after I heard about the yoga studio shooting, I recorded this meditation. For me. But also for you. If I sound shaky, it's because I was. But by the end of it, I felt a little better. I hope it helps you as it helped me.
What I'm happy about
Florida voted to end Greyhound racing and I could not be more thrilled about that. But this also means that thousands of racing dogs and racers-in-training are going to need homes. Greyhounds are goofy, sweet, cuddle bugs who are a wonderful addition to many types of families. Find a Greyhound adoption agency near you here.
Quote I'm loving
"I write only because there is a voice within me that will not be still."
~Sylvia Plath
(I am FEELING this one as I work on my new book.....)
What I'm looking forward to
I'll be at Upshur Books in Washington DC on Nov. 14th for an author event! I am honored to be a contributor to (Don't) Call Me Crazy, a young adult book on mental health. I'll be joined by Hannah Bae for an enlightening and entertaining discussion of mental wellness. I hope to see some of you there.
What's on top of my flannel sheets
I've recently become OBSESSED with my weighted blanket. You know when you go to the dentist for x-rays and they put that heavy vest on you and (if you're like me) you never want them to take it off? It's like that. It's like an endless hug. I have the 12lb one and since I got it six months ago I've been sleeping better, with significantly less nighttime anxiety and night terrors. I even chose to drive nine hours rather than fly to a speaking event because it was easier to take my blankie with me.
*Nope, this is not a paid endorsement. I get nothing from this. I just freaking love this thing.
One more cute animal thing because we all need this
Meet Lydie, Nattie, Chris and Mrs. Doubtfire. These kittens were abandoned strays who were rescued by Dandy Cat Rescue in Australia and will be available for adoption when they are old enough. I want them all. But my dog says no.
I wish you all the cute and cozy things.
With gratitude & love,
~ Lisa
PS.
My newest book Not Just Me: Anxiety, depression, and learning to embrace your weird is available now, as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook. Signed/personalized copies can be ordered here.
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