Looking forward to the new year

Among many things I had for Christmas there were some anime sets as athough I talk more about this on my regular blog, I do love anime, which is put simply the style of of animated films and the associated print form, Manga, that is prevalent in Japan.
While I have no problem with say the animation of Disney and love their Princess movies, I find Anime speaks to me more and some of topics covered are of more interest.
This next year will see a person I encountered a few months ago try too help me deal with some of crippling issues I have around body image and self loathing by having me try things I normally wouldn't go anywhere near.  I may not be easy but I think it's worth a shot.

Christmas is a time for...caring

I usually enjoy Christmas but since losing a close family member a short while ago have found it hard to get into the Christmas spirit this year. No I'm not whining here for me - that would be selfish - but I would like to encourage people to have some consideration of how this time of year feels to us.
Some are lonely and Christmas sadly can make it feel more so, some perhaps facing unemployment or on reduced income may feel they can't take part looking their neighbours in the eye even and still others like me are dealing with loss and you're reminded of every time you write or receive cards.
Perhaps a offer of Christmas cheer, hospitality, a donation to one of the many charities operating in your district or even a hug may go someway toward helping those struggling at this time of year and you may enjoy the warm glow of trying to make things better.

Happy Christmas,

Seasonal reminders

 

It may be coming up to Christmas but I'm not too old for a spanking and the threat or no presents if I don't buck my ideas up.

Outdoor play and the middle

For me being in little or middle space as about the magic, the innocence of letting your Inner Child out in a natural way that involves play which be indoors or it may take an outdoor type exploring nearby woodland, switching off adult distractions taking in the wonder of what's there and its potential.
Often there are things that you may play with such as tree barks, dead branches, you may blow the seeds on an dandelion, watching them disperse in the wind. You may bring things with you such as a kite to fly or have a run about having fun with each other.
Grown ups may be with you, may have a overseeing role but that role is just about keeping you safe as that 'child' just as it always was in actual childhood, nothing more.