Hello, friends.
Last week, while my husband was driving, we pulled up behind this dog-in-car. The bulldog looked a little like how I felt that day. Worn out, ground down. Covid. Separation. War. Bad news, bad news, bad news. I know.
So here I am, doing what we’re all doing around the world: turning on the lights wherever we can.
How?
Don’t marinate yourself in the bad stuff.
Yes, we need to be aware, but there’s a point when awareness becomes doom-scrolling and doom-watching and life feels like a disaster-piece.
In my book, Small Steps Are Perfect, I promise all of us this:
It’s all true.
Every chapter in that little powerhouse of a book tells a story or reminds us to TURN ON THE LIGHTS.
Words heal. Books inspire. It’s so much more impactful to give a book than a bottle of wine to a dinner party host, and so many women (most of us?) curl up in bed with a book every night.
Sending love today. And asking for a quick favour: if you haven’t got your copy of my book, will you consider getting one…or giving one to someone who needs a little hope?
Find Small Steps here in America, here in Canada, here in the UK and here in Australia or from a local online bookshop here!
It’s my way of shining light in the world.
Love, Catherine x
PS.
Useful stuff today!
For a family member whose story you want to capture, the people at Tales will create a professional (private, if you wish) podcast episode to listen to forever.
A little beauty hack — these tiny razors. Love em!
Autumn’s here in Australia — love the look of these snakeskin boots!
Considering taking a break from alcohol? My beautiful cousin, Jean McCarthy, Recovery podcaster, has a new book, Prepare to Be Alcohol-Free.
