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[rav3n]

hiya @Former-Member have you started on a new colouring project today? do you paint too? i remember you saying you're not a fan of paint by numbers, do you like other types like watercolour? 

[Former-Member]

@rav3n i haven't yet. I'm all over the place today. Yes I like to paint but only if I can find pictures to paint which I haven't found anything lately. 

[rav3n]

ohh yep that makes sense about the painting @Former-Member what did you get up to today? 

[Former-Member]

@rav3n i haven't done anything. I don't even feel like I'm here today. I'm trying to colour but I'm not even able to focus. Not sure what's wrong with me today. 

[rav3n]

that's okay, we can just sit in this moment as we are, no pressure @Former-Member you mentioned you don't 'feel like your here' today, what sort of activities or things make you feel more present or 'here'?

[Former-Member]

@rav3n i don't know. I'm sorry. 

[rav3n]

you don't have to apologise, that's totally okay!! @Former-Member things that have helped me feel more 'here' are helping other people, gifting them things (i've made bracelets for strangers and friends). also spending time in nature or under the sun, feeling the grass between my fingers and my leg on the floor. smelling the fresh air/flowers, watching birds and bugs, etc. - i think focusing on the little details of things (like how you focus on little details when you colour) using the 5 senses tends to help me - thought i'd share them with you - absolutely no pressure if you're not feeling up to trying them!!

[Former-Member]

@rav3n thankyou for the ideas. Right now I don't have it in me to do anything. I'm fighting back tears cos it's all just too much right now. 

[rav3n]

i understand!! @Former-Member it's okay to feel your feelings. you've gone through so much, don't forget to be kind to yourself too. sending you hugs 💛

[Shaz51]

Very black outside now @rav3n , @Jynx , @Ru-bee , @Oaktree , @Former-Member , @PeppyPatti , @ENKELI