Busy week

Hi readers, it’s Emily and Kerry here, hoping you are all enjoying this lovely sunny weather. This week we’re talking about loud nights and finding calm again.

We think most of us have had those nights, where everything feels a bit too loud. This last Thursday was definitely one of them. I, Kerry, went to our usual disco but this month it felt louder and busier - even the lights seemed to flash brighter!

Perhaps sometimes we feel things more intensely. Maybe it was because the nice weather has felt so calming, that the noise and bustle of the disco felt louder than ever. While the music wasn’t any louder than any other month, it felt more difficult to talk to people. I could see people’s lips moving and hands waving but couldn’t hear what anyone was saying. It felt like the music filled the whole room, and my head!

When I got home, the music stayed in my head for ages, like an echo! Even though I was tired, it was hard to sleep, as my brain still felt busy, like the beat was still going. It’s like when you’ve had a shock or even something good has happened – you can feel tired, but also really full of energy at the same time.

And then it was soon the weekend, and everything felt different. With the weather so beautiful and sunny, I think just being outside in the sunshine, quietly enjoying the flowers in the park, the fresh air, the light – it all felt like a reset.

That contrast this week made me think about balance. While it’s fun to be part of noisy and exciting things, like a disco - it’s a reminder to listen to our bodies and give ourselves time to rest after loud moments.

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