Two Steps Forward, Three Back, One Step Forward...

Well then, fatigue was back with a vengeance today :(

So I rested and read, had hot bath, we went out to eat

with a dear local friend and her daughter, 

My Husband made me a wonderful smoothie today!

Best ever! Recipe: raspberry, blueberry, fresh spinach, 

2/3 banana, spoon of cocoa, shredded coconut, flax seed, cinnamon,

a good dollop of maple syrup + yogurt/almond milk/your choice liquid.

As good as an ice cream cone!

***

I am thinking a lot this days about rest and depletion/burn out,

I am very aware that I am quite depleted at present...

my sense is that this does not mean 

'just nap all the time' but instead figure out what brings

restoration and rest, physically and inwardly.

***

For sure this week, as I recover from my illness that is still with me,

that I need actual rest (naps) but I think it also will be the need

to read books that bring rest (Elizabeth Goudge is one of these authors), 

sewing again (I hope!) and other creative things. 

***

And so it goes.

But lots to be thankful for, including this new book 

that I have already begun and so far am enjoying very much!