Comfort is a cool Autumn day
Supper fuzzy socks or slippers
Leggings and a sweater
Listening to the rain pour
Flickering, fragrant candles
A good read
A relaxing activity
A drink to warm my soul
Toasty coffee, spiced chai, or apple cider
Lounging in my comfy bed
Or sprawled out on the couch
Or reclined in my favorite armchair
Comfort is my partner
Tight and warm hugs
Belly laughs
Inside Jokes
Soothing touches
Intense friendship
Goofy sense of humor
Parallel play
Passionate kisses
Private intimacies
Being our most authentic selves
Apologies when needed
Supporting each other’s growth
Being the safe space
Raising our daughter to be an amazing human being
Making mistakes
Learning together
Two mismatched pieces that fit seamlessly together
Comfort is my daughter
Her impeccable laughter
Watching her learn
Growing into a good person
Her creativity
Her compassion
Her goofiness
Big hugs
Goodnight kisses
“I love you mama”
Kissing her goodbye when she is still sleeping
Thankful for the blessing that she is
Comfort is clean sheets
Soft linen
Aromas of detergent and softener
Gentle caress against bare skin
Fluffed pillows
Warm comforter
Feelings of clean and peace
Deeper sleep
Calm and peace in cotton
Comfort is a good read
Fully immersible fantasy worlds
Epic adventures or quests
Enemies turned lovers
Lovers turned enemies
Dark desires and taboo acts
Just for fun
Or to educate
Topics of interests
Improving mental health
Understand human nature
Delve into the spiritual
Suggestions for improving routines
Something to captivate and provide disassociating
Comfort is expressing myself in writing
Jotting down my thoughts
Sharing experiences
Putting my day dreaming into words
Taking pride in creativity and production
Building rapport with characters
Reliving memories
Tapping more into what makes me tick
Filling pages with nonsense
Or self-proclaimed brilliance
An outlet for any emotion
And a place to escape for a moment
Comfort can be found in any season
Winter
Snowball fights
Sleigh rides
Looking at holiday lights
Making gifts for loved ones
Resetting at home with family
Spring
Flowers blooming
Sunshine peeking through clouds
Puddle jumping
Fresh produce
Planting new plants
Summer
Swimming
Sun on my face
Walking the beach
Longer time outdoors
BBQs
Autumn
Cozy indoor activities
Pumpkin patches
Corn mazes
Red, orange, and yellow leaves
October mischief
Comfort is something to ease into calm
Bunny-shaped pop-it
Lavender oils, herbs, and spray
Head scratcher
Squishmallows
Journaling
Reading
Music to suit a mood
Soothing shower
Breathing rituals
Self-talk
Comfort is soul food
Warm dishes
Fresh ingredients
Seasonings from around the world
But what makes it soul food is the company
Laughing with friends
Conversing with family
Anecdotes
Jokes
Catching up
Singing
Connecting on a deeper level
Sharing a meal with those I love
Especially holiday meals
Where everyone is in higher spirits
And there is even more things to be thankful for
To enjoy
Comfort is music
Hauntingly beautiful soul music
Low frequency beats
Heavy metal
Rock
Pop
Anything to shift a mood
Anything to encourage me to dance
Anything to relax to
Anything to inspire creativity
Comfort is the small things in life
Little things that make me appreciate the moment
It’s the people I am surrounded by
Or the environment that I have created
The things that bring me to the present
And soothe the chaotic thoughs racing through my mind.
Comfort is anything to bring mindfulness
The things that bring me back to the present
The things that let me breathe and re-center
Comfort rituals do not need to be long or elaborate
They merely need to let the world slow down for a moment
And let me just be me for a moment.
About the Creator
Shannon
Mental health advocate * Self-care enthusiast * Eclectic witch * Mentor * Writer
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