It’s been a difficult beginning to Ramadan for me. Most of the time, I feel excited for the fast as a time of reflection and community. But this year I’ve felt stuck. The night before the first full day of fasting, as we laid out dishes for the coming sehri, I felt irritated and nervous. […]
1. Making art for the sole purpose of making something. 2. Knitting.3. Trying out a new exercise. (swing dancing club, hurrah!) 4. Making a list of hopes and fears.5. Slowly eating something delicious.6. Doing only as much as you can and not pushing past that.7. Watching a TV show that’s been off the air for […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Take today to love, thank, and give back to yourself and all the people who’ve supported you along the way. Here’s what I’ll be doing: – Posting a silly Facebook status about love – Drinking tea – Taking a really intense break – Meditating – Contacting several of my close friends and […]