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I repotted the basil my niece gave me
The little basil plant my niece brought me has been struggling. It’s been droopy for days, and I thought about giving up on it more than once.
But today, I took a little time and gave it what it needed, just some fresh soil and a slightly bigger pot. I talked to it while I worked, told it I understood what it felt like to be tired but still trying.
By the time I finished, I had dirt under my nails and a little more light in my heart. And it looked a little brighter, too.
I don’t always have the energy for big things, but today I had enough to tend to something small. That felt really good.
If you showed up for something (or someone) in a small way today, I hope you know how much that matters.
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Okay but why am I low-key emotional over a basil plant right now??
You wrote this so quietly and it still hit me straight in the chest. Thank you.
It reminded me that tending to anything is enough.
Anyway—this gave me feelings. And now I’m wondering if my dusty old succulent deserves a second chance, too.
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Your succulent DEFINITELY would appreciate your attention. ☺ It feels good keep finding joy in the actions that used to feel like chores to me.
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I feel you, tootired. I canceled something earlier than usual this week. Not because I was crashing but because I could feel I was heading that way.
Sent the message. Took a deep breath. And stayed gentle with myself.
I chose care instead of waiting until I had nothing left.-
That’s such a powerful shift just because you trust yourself to know what you need.
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