Very special indeed. I do a lot of that in my garden when the sun comes out. It is very soothng and healing. I am glad you had a chance to take some time for it the last couple of days.

Sorry to hear depression caught you the other day. Has your anxiety level been especially high lately? I find depression often follows anxiety overload for me. In almost the same way it does a manic episode. It seems to be my overload default position.

Meditation is proving helpful. It gives me a break from strain and it helps me to withstand more and recover faster. Focusing on my physical responses in the moment calms me emotionally and gives my thinking a rest.

Internet was down yesterday so missed checking in until now.

My sits have been more casual and a bit longer the last day or so. Unwinding in my lounger and just breathing and releasing tension mostly. It takes up most of the time.

I did a lot of anxiety-busting meditating the last couple of days too. Hospitals, getting blood drawn, seeing a dr etc really heighten anxiety. I brought myself back to an anchor each time the anxiety would start to rise. It is making a real difference already.