a list of ordinary things I noticed

Hi guys... it's truly been a heavy few weeks, especially for those of us living in India.

Watching everything unfold has left me with a strange mix of sadness, helplessness and privilege.

There are moments when I catch myself wondering how I'm supposed to reply to emails, draw, pack orders or simply carry on with an ordinary Thursday while so much is happening around me.

I've also been trying to consume the news a little more intentionally - following credible sources, stepping away when I need to and giving myself permission to be distracted by working with my hands - a habit I'm slowing getting into.

So I thought I'd make a little list of things I've noticed lately.

It started with one of my prompt cards that read :

"Ask yourself: What's one thing you would still love doing if nobody ever saw or praised you for it?"

I opened a sketchbook and started sketching.

Then I closed it and never documented it.

That simple moment led to a whirlwind of thoughts.

It made me wonder : What are all the other little things I do, even when I know no one will ever see them?

So I grabbed a sheet of paper and started thinking back over the past week or two, writing down all the small, beautiful things I'd noticed..

I'm sharing this with no particular intention, really...

Just because.

And maybe, in paying attention to these ordinary little moments, you'll feel a little lighter too.

What are some of the ordinary things you noticed lately?

Thank you for reading my blog and hope you learnt something of value today.

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Love,

Ria.