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Archive: Episodes 1201-1300

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  • December 2016
    • 5 Dec 2016 #1201: Reflecting on taking regular time off 5 Dec 2016
    • 7 Dec 2016 #1202: Making space for what's most important 7 Dec 2016
    • 8 Dec 2016 #1203: Being a little stern about focusing on one creative project at a time 8 Dec 2016
    • 9 Dec 2016 #1204: A VERY large cup of tea (and why it's important not to catch up) 9 Dec 2016
    • 13 Dec 2016 #1205: A very tall pile of jigsaw puzzles 13 Dec 2016
    • 15 Dec 2016 #1206: Doing a little on a very slow day 15 Dec 2016
    • 16 Dec 2016 #1207: Christmas cake baking and a little crocheting 16 Dec 2016
    • 19 Dec 2016 #1208: Feeling a little vague (and consequently deciding to take things extra slowly!) 19 Dec 2016
    • 20 Dec 2016 # 1209: A gloriously dark morning 20 Dec 2016
    • 22 Dec 2016 #1210: The benefits of planning ahead? 22 Dec 2016
    • 23 Dec 2016 #1211: The final work session of 2016 23 Dec 2016
    • 25 Dec 2016 #1212: Wishing you a peaceful day (and sending special congratulations to a friend) 25 Dec 2016
  • January 2017
    • 2 Jan 2017 #1213: Go gently into 2017 2 Jan 2017
    • 3 Jan 2017 #1214: The possibility of a quiet oasis 3 Jan 2017
    • 5 Jan 2017 #1215: Letting things settle and find their own shape 5 Jan 2017
    • 6 Jan 2017 #1216: Not going on a frosty walk in the woods 6 Jan 2017
    • 9 Jan 2017 #1217: Out and about at the start of the week 9 Jan 2017
    • 10 Jan 2017 #1218: Finding joy in the mundane 10 Jan 2017
    • 12 Jan 2017 #1219: A walk by the river before work 12 Jan 2017
    • 13 Jan 2017 #1220: A (windy) walk in the snow before work 13 Jan 2017
    • 16 Jan 2017 #1221: Visiting the horizontal oak trees 16 Jan 2017
    • 17 Jan 2017 #1222: Do you plan your week? 17 Jan 2017
    • 19 Jan 2017 #1223: Being rewarded for patience 19 Jan 2017
    • 20 Jan 2017 #1224: Visiting the horizontal oaks to take stock of the week 20 Jan 2017
    • 23 Jan 2017 #1225: A Week of Small Pleasures: Making a pie 23 Jan 2017
    • 24 Jan 2017 #1226: A Week of Small Pleasures: Reading in bed 24 Jan 2017
    • 26 Jan 2017 #1227: A Week of Small Pleasures: Tea amongst the oaks 26 Jan 2017
    • 27 Jan 2017 #1228: A Week of Small Pleasures: Making breakfast 27 Jan 2017
  • February 2017
    • 6 Feb 2017 #1229: Getting my feet wet (and launching the Creative Circle) 6 Feb 2017
    • 7 Feb 2017 #1230: Accepting the need for a slow day 7 Feb 2017
    • 9 Feb 2017 #1231: Enjoying the week we're given 9 Feb 2017
    • 10 Feb 2017 #1232: Time Shifting 10 Feb 2017
    • 13 Feb 2017 #1233: Starting the week with honey and lemon and a day in bed 13 Feb 2017
    • 14 Feb 2017 #1234: Giving myself a gentle talking to! 14 Feb 2017
    • 17 Feb 2017 #1235: Recognising and accepting the need to stop 17 Feb 2017
    • 20 Feb 2017 #1236: Leaving a buffer between what's possible and what we do 20 Feb 2017
    • 21 Feb 2017 #1237: Not rushing to fill the space 21 Feb 2017
    • 23 Feb 2017 #1238: Getting a little done on a blustery day 23 Feb 2017
    • 24 Feb 2017 #1239: Brewing coffee and accepting that done is much better than perfect 24 Feb 2017
  • March 2017
    • 6 Mar 2017 #1240: Recovering 6 Mar 2017
    • 13 Mar 2017 #1241: A gentle return 13 Mar 2017
    • 14 Mar 2017 #1242: Dreaming of Gladstone's Library 14 Mar 2017
    • 16 Mar 2017 #1243: Still recovering 16 Mar 2017
    • 17 Mar 2017 #1244: Reflecting on a slow week 17 Mar 2017
    • 20 Mar 2017 #1245: Pushing myself a little too much? 20 Mar 2017
    • 21 Mar 2017 1246: Hail and sunshine 21 Mar 2017
    • 23 Mar 2017 #1247: Signs of life 23 Mar 2017
    • 24 Mar 2017 #1248: Sitting on the grass on a low energy day 24 Mar 2017
  • April 2017
    • 3 Apr 2017 #1249: A little expansion 3 Apr 2017
    • 4 Apr 2017 #1250: Planning 4 Apr 2017
    • 6 Apr 2017 #1251: Taking a break from planning 6 Apr 2017
    • 7 Apr 2017 #1252: A day for taking things very slowly 7 Apr 2017
    • 10 Apr 2017 #1253: Getting ready for the first Creative Circle meeting of the week 10 Apr 2017
    • 11 Apr 2017 #1254: Out early 11 Apr 2017
    • 13 Apr 2017 #1255: How's your week going? 13 Apr 2017
    • 14 Apr 2017 #1256: Having to make an effort 14 Apr 2017
    • 17 Apr 2017 #1257: Planning some focus for the week 17 Apr 2017
    • 18 Apr 2017 #1258: Chips! 18 Apr 2017
    • 20 Apr 2017 #1259: Getting back on the horse 20 Apr 2017
    • 21 Apr 2017 #1260: Time for a rest week! 21 Apr 2017
  • May 2017
    • 1 May 2017 #1261: The pleasure of returning to a routine 1 May 2017
    • 2 May 2017 #1262: Choosing some tea from my higgledy-piggledy tea cupboard 2 May 2017
    • 4 May 2017 #1263: The space to grow 4 May 2017
    • 5 May 2017 #1264: Flexible planning 5 May 2017
    • 8 May 2017 #1265: Looking for some sun 8 May 2017
    • 9 May 2017 #1266: An impromptu day off after a flurry of activity 9 May 2017
    • 11 May 2017 #1267: Adjusting my plans to allow more time to rest 11 May 2017
    • 12 May 2017 #1268: A day of tiny steps 12 May 2017
    • 15 May 2017 #1269: Recognising the need to be extra gentle 15 May 2017
    • 16 May 2017 # 1270: How I've been being gentle with myself 16 May 2017
    • 18 May 2017 #1271: Dealing with a broody chicken and getting down to work 18 May 2017
    • 19 May 2017 #1272: Watching the morning sun approach 19 May 2017
    • 22 May 2017 # 1273: A week of preparation 22 May 2017
    • 23 May 2017 # 1274: Meeting a donkey and a gentle work session 23 May 2017
    • 25 May 2017 # 1275: Out of my normal routine 25 May 2017
    • 26 May 2017 # 1276: Enjoying some space 26 May 2017
  • June 2017
    • 5 Jun 2017 #1277: Reflecting and planning 5 Jun 2017
    • 6 Jun 2017 #1278: Mundane tasks 6 Jun 2017
    • 8 Jun 2017 #1279: Continuing the week of mundane tasks (and enjoying myself!) 8 Jun 2017
    • 9 Jun 2017 #1280: In need of a VERY gentle day 9 Jun 2017
    • 12 Jun 2017 #1281: Planning space 12 Jun 2017
    • 13 Jun 2017 #1282: An impromptu Tiny Adventure 13 Jun 2017
    • 15 Jun 2017 #1283: Focus 15 Jun 2017
    • 16 Jun 2017 #1284: Being firm about being gentle 16 Jun 2017
    • 19 Jun 2017 #1285: Planning a one-thing-at-a-time week! 19 Jun 2017
    • 20 Jun 2017 #1286: The smell of wild strawberries (plus details of my secret project) 20 Jun 2017
    • 22 Jun 2017 #1287: An impromptu day off 22 Jun 2017
    • 23 Jun 2017 #1288: Practicing resting 23 Jun 2017
  • July 2017
    • 3 Jul 2017 #1289: Planning (helped by Ounce) 3 Jul 2017
    • 4 Jul 2017 #1290: A Month of Making Things 4 Jul 2017
    • 6 Jul 2017 #1291: And then there were three 6 Jul 2017
    • 7 Jul 2017 #1292: A VERY large cup of tea 7 Jul 2017
    • 10 Jul 2017 #1293: An early morning work session on a special day 10 Jul 2017
    • 11 Jul 2017 #1294: Birthday Boxing Day! 11 Jul 2017
    • 13 Jul 2017 #1295: A slow return 13 Jul 2017
    • 14 Jul 2017 #1296: Don't let the fear of getting behind prevent you from looking after yourself 14 Jul 2017
    • 17 Jul 2017 #1297: Starting the week with some plans 17 Jul 2017
    • 18 Jul 2017 #1298: Not One MORE Thing Today! 18 Jul 2017
    • 20 Jul 2017 #1299: Cutting back to the bare minimum to move things on today 20 Jul 2017
    • 21 Jul 2017 #1300: Tiny victories and big milestones 21 Jul 2017
 
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Instagram: Learning to live gently

I’ve been comforting myself with some early morning tea and drawing in readiness for a dentist appointment first thing this morning.

Morning tea is always an important part of my day, but today it feels especially so.

Wishing you some comfort
I was very excited to receive a new pen in the post — a Kaweco Sport with a double broad nib — but I’ve been struggling with its juicy, thick lines.

For inspiration, I’ve been watching some of @koosjekoene’s excellent D
I’m not sleeping too well at the moment and have been waking early, so I’m very appreciative that Bailey is coming to sit with me and keep me company in the early hours.

Ounce is staying in the kitchen, curled up with Tabitha — the
I’m using beautiful Bailey to help distract from the fact that I can’t get a decent photo of today’s tea-tray drawing.

It’s oddly shiny, which means the text isn’t very readable in a photograph. I’ve included some
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