'Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens...'
Lines from one of the all-time favourite ‘feel-good’ films, ‘The Sound of Music’. Happy images to cheer you up when you’re feeling a bit blue.
There’s nothing wrong with the occasional flight of fancy. A day dream, a whimsical moment, whatever gets you out of a slump and into a more cheerful frame of mind. It might not quite be the weather for ‘warm woollen mittens’ but August, notionally a month of high summer, draws to a close. Whilst the weather might not have been what we would expect for the time of year there are still some wonderful things to enjoy, whether we’re at home or out and about.
It’s often the small things that can make us smile. A brief (and welcome) overnight shower left raindrops glistening on flower buds and petals in my garden. They shone like jewels, even in the damp, subdued light.
A walk along a local lane brought sight of emerging autumn fruit – sloe berries and blackberries. A spur to make some jams and jellies perhaps… Or perhaps you might enjoy the view of a field where the harvest has been gathered in.
Time to have a go at making that bread recipe you’ve always thought looked appetising. There are few aromas that beat the smell of freshly baked bread.
So whatever your mood – go on, make a list of your favourite things. And enjoy them.
‘When I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favourite things, and then I don’t feel so bad…’
