Between illness and restart - and how romanticizing little things helped me

Two years ago, I became very ill. Between fever dreams and cat paws, I had to stay in bed for over 10 months. While my body had to recover, my mind began to falter. Everything was difficult: learning to walk again, setbacks, and home-cooked meals (my beloved partner cooked for me) filled my days. The seasons rushed by my window, and when I finally managed to get back on my trusty bike after a year and a half, I decided to take up my love of collecting, planting, and making natural jewelry.

I learned to appreciate small things more than big milestones. With these little beauties, there were no setbacks, no medication adjustments; they were simple, and that helped, and continues to help me to this day, work with myself and my body in a stress-relieving and considerate way.

The right environment—a quiet room, a scented candle, and atmospheric lighting—helps me become aware of my needs. Unlike before my illness, when I "only" worked for sustainability outside of my body and my energy.

Thanks for reading, drink your favorite beverage and smile at a stranger, see you soon!