It makes a difference when we’ve got the light. And it’s warm with it.

I’m in a three day streak of getting into the sea, straight after the school run. The tide has been in too. Which I love.

I love it when the bay is full to the brim with sea. I don’t have to walk far before I meet the water.

I give thanks when I greet the sea. Because she’s always there for me. Not judging me. Not rejecting me. Just welcoming me.

In the past, the sea has healed me again and again. The first time of any significance was when I miscarried our second child, back in 2009. We moved to the coast soon after as I needed to heal.

And to be healed is not a one time thing. Healing is a life long process. Sometimes I’m locked into my healing journey and sometimes I veer off course and need something or someone to remind me to get back into the practice. The practice of healing.

So with a new month comes a renewal. And this is the time of year to renew. Spring is well and truly with us now. And the blossom may be receding and just pink petals on the wind, or white even. But I’m catching hints of bluebells.

So my list of habits and actions to lean into for a May of Healing includes:

1. A high protein breakfast.
2. Making sure I get 8+ hours of sleep each night. Priority!
3. Getting lost in a few good books.
4. Walking each day. Getting outside into the light.
5. Getting into the sea as often as possible, at home and away.
6. Visual journaling daily.
7. Getting back into painting for pleasure. To hell with the results.
8. Increasing my fruit and veg intake.
9. Increasing my water intake. At least 2litres a day.
10. Continue on my strength training journey.
11. Insight timer daily.
12. Reconnecting with friends and family I haven’t talked to for a while.
13. Solo dates like to the cinema or a museum. Or a delicious meal out for one!
14. Acquire some new plant friends.
15. Create a zine or two.
16. Plan the summer holidays for Miss Ella and me. And also solo me!
17. Keep traveling for pleasure and joy instead of work commitments and responsibilities.
18. Write someone a letter.
19. Dance party, music consumption daily.
20. Rest. Rest. Rest.