**Solace**: A reminder of calm and that nothing is worth the worry.

I see you. Those of you who use Substack notes to feature your delightful art forms. It’s inspiring! I enjoy these collections and series popping up, and I’m feeling a bit left out. Seeing that kind of creativity makes me want to try my own version.

My outlet is typically in the form of words, so I’m challenging myself to think outside that box. You might’ve read the story I shared about an accidental hobby, which started unexpectedly last month during a trip. I’m ramping up this idea!

But there’s another reason too… Last night, in a moment of high anxiety and stress—just minutes before bedtime—I decided to create another custom rubber band bracelet that I could wear to work today. I’ve lovingly named it Sanctuary.

Sanctuary features soft, calming colors. Once I put the bracelet on this morning, it had the desired effect: it calmed me down and reminded me that nothing is worth the worry—and I've been in some pretty sticky situations.

This has been a turning point for my day.

I'm going to start small (for now) and keep this going. For the next five days, I will post these daily creations to my notes with the story or thought process behind them, and of course, their name. I'm excited to see what the next five days bring!

Day 1: Picasso
Day 2: Camo
Day 3: Sprite
Day 4: Blue
Day 5: Indulge

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