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SOOTHING

Blankets

3 min readJan 15, 2025

I love the warmth of them

Lady sitting on a cliff overlooking the ocean, wrapped in a blanket, white hat, facing the ocean so we see her back, blue skies, tan colored cliffs, waves, grass. — Photo by Peter Thomas on Unsplash

I love the way blankets make me feel.
The warmth they provide
on a cold, windy day.
They take away my sorrows,
erasing what makes me sad.
As I sit and watch the ocean talk to the world,
I embrace the joy blankets give me.
They envelop me,
sooth my soul,
and warm my heart
in such unique ways,
especially when blankets are gifts
from special loved ones.
Makes life’s experiences
all the more meaningful.

I enjoy reflecting on life and the role that blankets play over the years. I think about my favorite blankets that I had as a child verses the blankets I love now as I’m well into adulthood.

Recently, I found my cherished yellow blanket from childhood and I have it tucked away safe and sound in a special spot.

There are even blankets that I didn’t like. Some had not-so-nice memories attached to them, so I got rid of them. I do love to keep the ones that bring back positive memories.

I still have blankets on the beds of all four bedrooms in my home. I have several throws which I use while watching tv in the evening or to warm my lap as I write in my office. I have not yet tried duvets.

in India, typically our grandmother would create one blanket for us from old and torn clothes. While it might not look the best, it is the best in providing the warmth. I had one which would always make me feel like I was hugging my Granny..