Look at the stars and the moon

social interaction with no pressure to meet anyone’s
expectations!
24. Look at the stars and the moon. It can be a very
humbling experience to lay on a blanket with your
hands behind your head and gaze up into the night
sky. It’s more than humbling; it’s downright beautiful
and relaxing!
Just the other night, my grandson and I got a
blanket out and lay in the yard looking at the moon
going behind the clouds and gazing at the stars. He’s
only three, so it’s a fascinating experience for him, but
looking at the sky through his eyes made it even more
fascinating for me.
I could feel all my worries melting away as we
chatted about the astronauts that get to see the stars
close up and how big the universe is while we remain
so small. When you look at the vastness of the sky,
you realize that our problems are small compared to
that. I also get great comfort from seeing that one
bright star in the sky that is always above my house.
When my best friend’s mother died, we got out of
the car after coming from her visitation and my friend’s
five-year old and I stopped to star gaze. She pointed
out one particular star and said “That’s my grandma.
She’s our guardian angel now.” Every time I see that
star, I know Cheryl’s there and she’ll help get me
through anything!
25. Treat yourself to some comfort food. But be
careful or over-eating could become your big stressor.
Enjoy in moderation and make yourself feel better.
I love mashed potatoes and gravy and macaroni
and cheese. Those are my comfort foods. But I make
sure that I don’t overdo it. I give myself just enough
to bring on that calming feeling.