Today has been one of those gray, overcast days, the kind where the sky is thick with clouds, making everything feel a little muted and slow. There’s a slight chill in the air,  that lingers just enough to make you pull your sweater a little tighter.

After enjoying my second coffee of the day (because one is never enough), I decided to sit down and write. It’s a quiet moment, and I should be savoring it, but sometimes, when I’m too relaxed, my mind decides that’s the perfect time to stir up anxiety. It’s like when everything feels too still, too calm, my brain fills the space with unnecessary worries. I’ve learned how to manage it over the years, and for the most part, it doesn’t control me anymore. But every now and then, no matter how much I try to push it away, it still finds a way in.

Today was one of those days. But luckily, my husband noticed. He picked up on it right away and found ways to distract me, gently nudging me out of my head and back into the present moment. And now, I feel better. It’s a reminder that even on the days when anxiety sneaks in, I’m not alone in dealing with it.

Other than that, life is good. We’ve decided to bring a little more color into our home—literally—by getting a kumquat tree! It’s a small thing, but there’s something special about adding a new plant to the family. There’s comfort in watching something grow, in nurturing something that brings beauty into your space.

So, despite the gray sky and the brief battle with my thoughts, today has been a good day. And sometimes, that’s enough. 

Let me know how you deal with anxiety and what’s something that makes you feel better.