Doll Can Create

Holy Week is beautiful—but it can feel busy and heavy, too. I’ve caught myself rushing from one commitment to the next and forgetting to pause. This year I’m choosing something gentler: carving out a small pocket of quiet by the water.

My Simple Calm Plan

1. Pick the place.
   A quick drive to the harbor or down to Lake Erie—Port Dover or Port Maitland—anywhere the waves can steady my breathing.
2. Pack light.
   Finger‑food that fuels instead of fusses: a slice of cheese, a few crackers, fruit, and a thermos of hot tea.
3. Bring slow work.
   I’m on Day 19 of my 100‑Days Spindle Spinning challenge, so my spindle and two little nests of fibre are coming along for the ride.
4. Protect the time.
   I’ve blocked the outing in my calendar. No “I’ll go if I feel like it” wiggle room—just a gentle promise to myself.

Want to Pause with Me?

I’ve put together a one‑page reflection with breathing prompts, a short prayer, and journaling space. Print it, tuck it in your bag, and let it guide a few quiet minutes of rest.

A Gentle Pause: A Reflection for Holy Week: https://dollcancreate.com/2025/04/14/%f0%9f%8c%bf-a-gentle-pause-a-reflection-for-holy-week/

Whether you spend five minutes on a park bench or an afternoon beside the lake, may you sense deep peace flowing back into your soul.

How are you finding calm this week? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your ideas.

— Doll 🧶✨

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