Aug 04, 2024 by Janet Zinn, in In the Time of Coronavirus , Self-care Sundays , Uncategorized , psychotherapy , Change , self-acceptance , spirituality , Groundedness , mindfulness , Stress Reduction , acts of kindness , Paying it Forward , thoughtfulness , rest , taking a break , Acceptance , Beingness , Patience , Walking , Writing , Anger Management , gifts , gratitude , Manhattan , Instints , Intuition , Self-esteem , jogging , achievements , Happiness. , Anger , Emotions , Flaws , Impatience , Impulses , criticism , Happiness , Interspection , relationships , Carl Shurz , Loss , Perspective , Laziness , choices , grounded-spirituality , judging , Inner Peace , Self Care , Spirtuality , self realization , Generosity , Love , Selfishness , Helplessness , Peace , Terrorism , personal growth , aging , New York City , Making Choices , self acceptance , Self-Care

This weekend I walked in the steaming heat enjoying Summer Streets while traversing Park Avenue without cars.  I will miss the next two Saturdays, so it was a pleasant reprieve to have more than enough room while walking among pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.  I am going away.  Initially I packed for a hot summer, but according to the lower temperatures in Dublin I was ill prepared.  Following my lovely and tiring walk, I  unpacked and repacked for a ten-day trip to Ireland.  Instead of tank tops and sandals I’m bringing sweaters and socks. 

I am very excited.  Reading Edna O’Brian and Roddy Doyle, starting in high school, have instilled in me a love of Ireland, though I’ve never step foot on the Island.  It was my college friend, Shawn Wilson’s idea.  We had been trying to get together for years.  We both have busy professional lives with very different schedules.  Shawn threw out the idea and the trip was planned within a day.  Not only did we agree on the one week that was good for both of us, but she found an amazing local tour that appealed to both of us.  Since I am usually the planner in my family, it was an extra luxury to have my friend take care of the details. 

 
We’ll meet up in Dublin and go from there, probably taking too many pictures.  In the meantime, I have a few off-the-beaten-path pictures of New York City, pre-vacation. 

Self-Care Tips: 

·      Hugs.  If you know a good hugger exchange a great hug.  If you are on your own, wrap your arms around yourself for a self-loving embrace. 

·      Seek out something unusual for you.  Read an article from another point of view.  Look up an unfamiliar country and find out about its culture, foods, landscape and customs.

·      Enjoy in-season fruits and vegetables.  The peaches are divine.  The strawberries and blueberries are at their peak.  And summer squash is sweet and versatile. 

 

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