Hello, I hope your Sunday is soft today. Mine is dedicated to reconnecting with my tribes and re-potting the first small plants I grew from seeds. So it feels very warm and nurturing. Yes, we are still experiencing low temperatures in the UK and expect below zero next week. I organised my books and cupboards yesterday, so I have a few more scarves out!
Happiness is a state of being that we all strive to achieve. It’s something that can be found in the most mundane of moments, like a sunny day or a great cup of coffee. But it’s also something that can be elusive and hard to come by, especially in hard times and during difficult times.
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This weekend feels hectic to me. I feel that I have to force myself to sit down to blog, and now it’s good to be here. Don’t get me wrong; it was a magical week. However, I feel too many lines of thought colliding, too many ideas and too many parallel processes happening in my life. Some were very good, others not so much, especially the situation in Eastern Europe (a year on since the major Russian offensive in Ukraine) and in the UK (issues with access to some fresh food resulting in food rationing) at the moment. I remain hopeful, though, because I am surrounded by people who work towards a better world, collaborate and support each other. It’s good to have a supportive tribe and move forward together.
In recent years, online gaming has become increasingly popular. It’s no surprise that people of all ages are drawn to the immersive, entertaining worlds of virtual reality. But while there are many advantages to playing online games, there are also potential risks—especially when it comes to mental health.
This week flew by, and so did the weekend. Small flowers still come up and announce the spring, and I cannot get enough of them. I spent this week planning 2023 in our garden and on the allotment plot, possibly inspired by last weekend’s Bristol Seed Swap. I arrived at the event with a bag full of allotment seeds to share with other Bristolians. I listened to a talk about biopiracy (I had no idea!…) and came away with a renewed sense of Nature activism, as well as pockets full of free seeds.
Video games have come a long way since their debut in the early 1970s. From being seen as mere fun and entertainment, video games have become a major part of modern life. Today, online gaming is an important part of the gaming experience, and it has a lot of positive benefits.
Last month, I wrote about preparing for effective rest, and I was asked if I could turn that post into an actual digital detox checklist.
I was away from this Substack space for a few weeks, resting and travelling. I visited friends in Oxfordshire one weekend and went to Paris last weekend. Hence my silence. It is essential for me to pause and stay quiet sometimes. Silence helps me think. Taking time off the usual daily and weekly routine and changing my location helps me gain a little bit of perspective on my life and myself, too.
Video games have become a staple of modern life, with millions of people playing online games on a daily basis. While there are many positive aspects of gaming, such as providing a sense of community and entertainment, there can also be some potential negative impacts that gamers should be aware of.