Here in British Columbia the lockdown is about to be eased. Small steps towards a different normal.
I don’t know about you, but I am scared.
It looks like this virus is not going away. We can only hide for so long and then we have to take steps out. We have to be brave.
The one thing we can do is try and keep our bodies strong.
I am lucky that my son keeps me moving. While my daughter and I could be happy curled up on the sofa surrounded by books and paint, he has to run. And then ride his bike. Then run some more and more and more, so that I am on my feet almost all day long chasing him. It’s not always fun, but I know it’s so good for me. Remember to move your body!
The other small change you can do, if you don’t already, is add fresh herbs to your meals. I never make eggs without adding fresh parsley or dill. I never make chicken without rosemary and thyme. I make all of my potatoes with a combination of them.
Fresh herbs add so much nutrition to a meal.
Throw parsley into your meatballs. Add thyme to your sweet potatoes. Cover your beans with cilantro.
If you can, even on a windowsill, grow your own. Grab a handful for every meal.
Send some fresh potted herbs to your mom for Mother’s Day.
Send your friends some seeds.
Let us give to each other the gift of health.
Hope you have a great weekend! I will be enjoying our first very warm weather of the season, and hopefully finishing up The Goldfinch which I have finally gotten around to reading.