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House detox

Haven't posted for a few weeks as I've been busy - decided to have a clear out of cupboards , draws and all storage. Although this has taken a lot longer than expected I'm pleased to finally get around to it. Nothing like a good tidy and throwing away stuff you no longer need/use - basically I've detoxed my house and the process of doing so has cleared my mind. Its been a funny year so far, lots of reflection, not quite feeling settled and a great sense of how vulnerable and fragile life is. This clear out not only feels like a detox but also the action of doing it is very therapeutic, which is just what I need right now. I've come across all sorts of things I'd forgotten I had, found items which bring back some great memories, and re-arranged storage and cupboards. I've also found some notes and handouts from a mindfulness course I attended a few years ago. I had completely forgot about it, although when my anxiety is bad or I'm getting panicky I do use some of the techniques, I try to focus on my breathing to control it and calm myself down. But I know there's much more I could do, so over the next few weeks I'm going to make time to sit down and read these notes/ handouts again, and try to be more mindful and appreciate the beauty of what surrounds me.

And I've just noticed my violas are still in flower!
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