QuickWrite of the Day #9: Comforts

"Writing can be used as a vehicle to express ourselves as we negotiate the journey through our lives” (Gallagher, 2011: p. 24)

Today’s QuickWrite of the Day:

In her novel Alyzon Whitestarr, Australian author Isobelle Carmody writes about the power of simple comforts —like flowers from the garden, the company of friends and family, a beautifully-set dinner table, the taste and smell of favourite foods and drinks — as “creating islands of beauty and peace” amongst the “sad and ugly things in the world.”

What objects, actions, people or rituals have brought you comfort recently? What happens to your five senses when you experience these comforts? How do they make you feel? Write about it!

For inspiration, check out these excerpts from the poem ‘Tea’ by Leila Chatti:

“Five times a day, I make tea. I do this
because I like the warmth in my hands, like the feeling
of self-directed kindness.”

“I do the small thing I know how to do

to care for myself. I am trying to notice joy,
which means survive.” 

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Happy writing!