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After slugging through the healing process for the last 3.5 years, I feel comfortable enough giving this kind of advice:

Find those little things that made you happy before.  You may be surprised to find that they will add little lights of happiness in your life once again. 

I powered through the entire Poirot series a few months ago.  I used to watch it with my parents on Masterpiece when I was young, but I hadn’t seen every episode, particularly the newer seasons.  

It’s so stylish and lovely. I love Art Deco, not that I’m an expert, and they show just the most beautiful clothing, housewares and architecture.  I always loved Suchet’s portrayal of our favourite Belgian detective. 

I would never have been able to watch something like this with him around. It would be ‘boring’  or just generally a waste of my time.

Being able to watch it again was like a fuzzy blanket. Or a warm cup of tea. So soothing and wonderful.

Small things can make a big difference, and I encourage you to indulge in those small things you enjoy.  “Everything matters” as Poirot would say.

Hercule Poirot + the finger

“Ah!” Poirot shook his forefinger so fiercely at me that I quailed before it. “Beware! Peril to the detective who says: ‘It is so small–it does not matter. It will not agree. I will forget it!’ That way lies confusion! Everything matters.” - Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Discovery of the day: instead of black pepper, put some chipotle flakes into your black coffee. Much smoother, chocolatey kind of spiciness with a hint of smoke.