Happy April to you! No joke. I’m so glad to be here in a new month, though of course the calendar is pretty arbitrary. Still, I will revel in having moved on from the dreaded March, and that the weather will continue to improve (she wrote, determinedly ignoring the snow outside the window).

What are you looking forward to this Spring? I’m excited to work on revisions for my upcoming novel, Patterns in the Void. I look forward to walks at the beach and in the woods, to celebrating some April birthdays (my brother, his wife, and a close friend of mine were all born this month), and to some fun business-related gatherings. And artist dates in coffee shops, with non-dairy chai latte, coloring books, pens, and journals. Yes!

Here are some interesting links for your weekend, gathered over the course of the winter.

How to get out of a rut. “It’s okay to feel down sometimes. You don’t have to be perfect all the time.” So true! Also, getting comfortable with emptiness.

A good reminder: your worthiness isn’t dependent on what you do. Repeat this to yourself often.

Having a rough time with the state of society right now? Here are some conscious practices that can help. Also, support your sisters!

Is your money having fun? Love this approach.

I love the technique of using mind-mapping when planning out a goal or project. This free pdf shows how to use mind-mapping in connection with EFT (aka tapping). Brilliant!

Have a lovely weekend, and be good to yourself. You deserve it.