♥ Flowers arrangement
♥ Gardening
The minute I step out to the balcony the Greenery makes me calm with zero effort. These little Australian violet flowers under the Feijoa tree take my breath away. I can spend hours absorbing leaves and flowers, cutting dry branches, picking up falling leaves. Do you also find gardening therapeutic?
♥ Sourdough
Feeding my sourdough starter first thing in the morning and leave it to ferment. The whole process of sourdough making helps me keep a normal routine. Or at least feel like. Folding sourdough between missile alarms keeps me sane.
♥ Infused water
Drinking a lot during the day so I can keep myself awake and functioning when there is a missile alarm in the middle of the night. Usually if I add some herbs like Luisa it encourages me to drink more.
♥ Knitting and crochet
My knitting and crochet projects are always open and ready, so I can pick them up and make some progress even when I only have a minute. Knitting and crochet is my happy place no matter what. These days I find a lot of comfort holding my needles and this is a major ‘things that keep me sane during insane days’. I’m so lucky to have it in my life, it’s daily meditation.
♥ Family joy
Hearing our eldest inviting her young brother to sleep with her because she has noticed he feels insecure sleeping in his room on his own. I could literally feel my heart blows out. Our youngest is only 11 years old. It’s horrifying to get up, out of a loud missile alarm in the middle of the night. But you know what? It’s not very easy to fall asleep again after the danger is over because your body and mind still hold so much stress. Therefore it’s better if you get back into bad with someone to hug. The 13.5 yo stays awake all night and hugs his history books. He is a real history kind of freak.
♥ Energy boost
More Green sanity. Drinking this green smoothie which contains a variety of nutrients. E and myself drink it usually around noon time as our first meal of the day. It took me time to create the perfect green smoothie that will be both tasty and healthy. It keeps me sane to have it next to me at my desk when I try to work during these insane days.
♥ My studio
My peaceful studio keeps me sane during insane days. From here I manage my Etsy shop, packing your orders, recording my YouTube videos, writing blog posts, hosing my weekly groups, winding yarns and more of this good GOOD stuff.
♥ Keep sane PLEASE
A few days ago, I shared a video showing the sky full of bombs flying above us. The most terrifying thing. Within seconds after I posted the picture, the comments started to flow. Dozens of comments became hundreds. Mostly warm words, sending prayers and hugs and asking me to keep safe. But within the comments there were a few that were too hard for me to read and I didn’t want my kids to read so we all decided together that I should turn comments off on this picture.
♥ Everybody is welcome here
This blog, as well as CrochetObjet knitting on social media, is were I share everything related to crochet, knitting, colours, family, gardening, sourdough, lifestyle inspiration etc. This place has nothing to do with politics or anything related, and I would like to keep it this way. EVERYONE is welcome here. Each and EVERYONE!!! Please if you feel like writing down a comment, first thank you for taking the time to write me a comment, BUT PLEASE keep it clean and please DO NOT use any hard words because this is not the place for it. I have a small sensitive heart and I am not in the strongest mental position at the moment. It will be greatly appreciated if you can leave the political argument out of this little corner.
♥ Thank you
For all of you who sent love and caring words my way. I read your words with tears. Thank you, xxMo
25 comments on Things that keep me sane during insane days
Ana Tims
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Bea
What a blessing creativity is, that even in the most terrifying times it can help us to still see beauty in the little things, uplift our spirits and calm our nerves a bit. I so hope for peace and healing!
Jane Miller
I have worried about you and prayed for you since I heard the terrible news from here in the US. I wish I could stop the world’s insanity and children would never have to be afraid. Just know I am holding you all up in my heart and praying fervently for peace.
Love all your beautiful creations. You are so talented.
Extra hugs and keep us posted.
Patrizia Cossutta
Physically away from you, but I with you with heart and soul.
I hope these insane days are over.
Be stronger than ever.
Nona Ai
Thank you for sharing. It makes it personal for us here in the US. You are God’s chosen people! We are praying for you and your safety and to be able to sleep in peace. Sending much love and aloha to you and your family!
Deborah
Am Yisrael Chai! Loved this post – because in the midst of all this madness crochet is calming and therapeutic. Stay safe. Stay strong. Better times will come.
Paula Evans
Dear Mo, my heart is with you and your fellow countrymen and women in your struggle for peace. I am ashamed at the current American administration and hope they finally step up to help out in Israel. Know that we are praying for you all at this most difficult time. Take good care.
Paula
Thinking of you Mo, what an amzingly positive post in spite of what you are going through, I cannot even begin to imagine.
Your creativity is truly inspiring and I always look forward to reading your posts.
I am wondering if you might share the recipe for your green drink (do you add matcha?), it always looks so yummy, even your drinks are colourful. Also dare I ask if that crochet square is a new blanket pattern in the works? Or a current pattern I might purchase from you?
Thanks for such an enjoyable start to my morning here in Ontario.
Lots of ❤️
Karen
I’m impressed with your ability to find joy and thanksgiving in the midst of such horror. God has you in his hands.
Irene
Thank you or sharing with us the ways you are staying sane during this time. God has given you inner strength through your creativity so that you are able to reassure those around you, near and far that there is always hope and love. Holding you and your family in my heart, with prayers.
Anna Ward
Dear Mo,
My heart breaks to see what is happening in Israel. You and your family are my one human connection to that land, and my other connection is my Christian faith and God’s Word. I am praying for you all, that peace would soon be restored. You are God’s chosen people, He will never forsake you. I remembered this verse from Genesis: And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
May God bless you, go before you and behind you, and protect you from your enemies.
❤ from the US
Anna
Teresa Levitt
Thank you for your beautiful post. You, your family and your country are in my prayers❤
Sue
I cannot imagine what you are going through. Your words humanize this…real people are going through this.
I wish and pray for peace for your country, safety for you and your family, and all people.
I wish and pray for calm, peace, safety and peace of mind and heart for you and your family.
Sincerely, Sue.
Marcie ishikawa
Dear Mo and family.
It is deeply sad to know that you and the country of Israel is going through this horrible time.
The whole world has turned upside down it seems.
People need to know Israel is Gods jewel. It is important for us to support and uphold the people and country of Israel.
Mo my thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that our Heavenly Father gives comfort to you. To give you wisdom and strength to get through these times.
Be safe.
Marcie Ishikawa
USA
P.S. love the flower granny square. Gorgeous
Kim Arnold
Thank you for your beautiful post, photos and update. Your spirit and strength are inspiring. I hope the conflict is resolved soon. We are thinking of you and your family.
Sally Burke
Praying this conflict will be resolved soon. I will continue to pray for you and yours as well as the conflict. Thank you for sharing with us.
Lynn E Claytor
My heart cries for you, your loved ones, and everyone there. Please take care… I do realize that you are doing that any way. You and your family are truly loved by many. May peace come soon.
Amy Plunkett
I am praying for peace and comfort for you, your family and Israel. Stay strong and know God is with His chosen people.
Amanda
Dear Mo, How stressful a time. We, in the US, have no concept of what you must go through living a volatile part of the world. My hope is your creativity and keeping busy will help relieve some the stress and fear. Take care and be safe.
Kelli Ebbs
I’m praying for you and your country constantly. Please be safe💗
Ellen Sherman
Mo, I am praying for you and your family. I cannot imagine how that feels but you are God’s Chosen People and he has given Israel such strength. I am crocheting so fast watching the broadcast and hearing birds chirping and a rooster crowing while the bombing is freaky.
Vicki Porter
Please stay safe, I cannot comprehend how it must be. Please hug your children from my daughter and I, feeling for you. Thank you so much for sharing your space and your wonderful work. Sending strength ❤️
Janina lange
I send you a lots of love for your family, stay safe and don’t listen too silly people the don’t know whats live is about, janina
Patti
I love reading your blog, you are
Very creative. I hope and pray that peace comes to Israel. God bless you and your family hugs
Mo Malron (author)
Thank you so much for reading and for taking the time to write me a comment.