You know what day it is - - the day when absolutely anything might be on the menu at Village Green/Town².
So, let’s talk about where I’ve been hiding lately: YouTube. I’ve discovered a lovely little protective nest amongst videos about history, home renovation and decor, panel shows from the UK, and Jane Austen content creators. What it is: content that teaches me something I hadn’t known before, or expands on something I was already interested in. What it isn’t: the firehose of current events on social media.
Some current favorites:
George Clarke “Amazing Spaces” and “Old House, New Home”
Not everyone is going to retreat into YouTube when the state of the world has become so chaotic and toxic that they can’t keep functioning. Some folks escape into a good book or immerse themselves in nature. Some throw themselves into helping others. Essentially, what I’m saying is that not everyone will do what I do but everyone needs a way to escape, a place of respite.
Human beings are not wired to live in crisis on a permanent basis. It makes us sick. We begin to malfunction. Sometimes entire systems shut down.
We must make concrete choices to separate ourselves from the chaos on a regular basis, no matter how brief it may be. We can’t make the world better if we can’t make ourselves better. Sometimes that just means seeking out the things that help us spiritually and emotionally catch our breath.
Do you find yourself needing to take breaks from the current reality? Have you found a hiding place?
