I love going back and reading Diary entries of past fishing seasons. Sure, it’s a way to remember but also to see how much I’ve changed since then. Mainly the self-soothing ways I handle anxiety and the new things I do in my morning routine to prioritize.

I don’t wake quite as early anymore, as mentioned in this entry, at least for now. Physical therapy has transformed into yoga practice with deep meditation afterward. This process takes about an hour and a half before I reach for my morning coffee.  

Some days are easier than others. Sometimes, my mind is all over the place, and it takes a lot of practice to return that focus on my feelings and not to thoughts of a million other things. But I show up. I show up for myself because this is the way that works for me. For now. 

When I read about people sharing their routines, sometimes, I’d feel bad or guilty that I wasn’t doing the same. That’s definitely not my intention here. I’m sharing to normalize the human experience of being human. Things change, fishing seasons change, and emotions fluctuate with them, and we must remain flexible to move with the tides instead of fighting against them, or else we’ll feel as if we’re drowning.

If you’ve felt or are feeling this way, know that you are not alone. Take a step back and take a few minutes to breathe, go on a walk, or step outside your door and look at nature around you. When life feels overwhelming, remember you are your port in the storm, and you can always return home. Let’s Dive In…

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