I used to spend my morning walk to work crossing roads just to be on bright side of the street. I'm drawn to light. Like a moth. I thrive in the months when the days are long and I can wake up with the morning sun. Grey, cloudy, drizzly days leave me feeling melancholy.

I've got a hammock and a wooden swing chair in my garden so that I can sit and swing in comfort and soak up the light. For colder days I have a chair in my greenhouse so I can still be in daylight without getting too cold. I need some time outside everyday. There are few things in life that can pass as a cure-all - light, a deep bath, a warm bed, a soft cat's belly to rub and hot cup of tea are really all that's required to put right all the wrongs.

I'm always popping outside to breathe in the air, blow the cobwebs away and take a moment. Even if I just stand perfectly still, eyes closed, face to the sky.


Part of #BEDN hosted by Elizabeth.