サマンサウィルスさんのインスタグラム写真 - (サマンサウィルスInstagram)「Sometimes life’s demands, deadlines & to-lists can get on top of us. Today I was meant to be hosting a group of my dear friends at my house, they were graciously coming to toast my new book. A gathering everyone had put in their diaries, got babysitters & cleared plans to attend.⠀ ⠀ I (like many) have a deep seeded desire not to disappoint people, it can be a lovely trait but can also (at times) be a personal wellbeing curse.I had to call todays gathering off last minute late last night, letting my friends know with honesty that anxiety and an overwhelming melding pot of things that need my attention had gotten the best of me & that I had to bunker down for the weekend to deal with both.⠀ ⠀ They didn’t get mad that I had thrown a spanner in the works of their weekend plans,they didn’t call my phone asking what specifically was wrong (anxiety hates the phone),they just each sent me a quiet text letting me know that I have their full support,to let them know if I need anything & that they love me, often followed with the line ‘no need to respond to this text, just wanted to let you know I’m here’ (anxiety appreciates that line).Then these arrived quietly on my doorstep this morning from all of them (anxiety and overwhelm often appreciate tippy toes & silence also.)⠀ ⠀ I’m not trying to make a habit of posting these oversized bouquets, I promise.I just wanted to pop this little experience up here in case you have someone in your life right now who is a bit overwhelmed & the above process might help in how to approach them without adding more overwhelm to their situation. Supporting those with anxiety and overwhelm is often best done with the quiet movements. A non-pressure text or maybe fresh bread & milk (or in this divine case, a giant bunch of blooms) left quietly on a doorstep.⠀ ⠀ Not only are these incredible women my dear friends, I also had the privilege to work alongside them for many years at SW Jewellery. Their grace, support, loyalty & understanding has (& continues to) surround me both professionally & personally & I love them dearly. Thank you, NL, ML, CB, LG, RP xxx⠀ ⠀ Blooms @fromirisstudio」2月6日 10時05分