Midweek already! Hello to all and hoping this finds you well. It is a lovely morning. I am sleepy - didn't sleep well last night for some reason. I had a couple walks, got yard work done, other things done and no nap yesterday - so should have slept well. Nope.
It will get a little warmer today (85), so may need the AC late in the day. It looks like we will get rain over night - very much needed. Things are dry and it is dusty.
I think sometimes we all come into a new season of life, for various reasons. It could be anything that causes it - sometimes we just get tired! As the outside seasons change - we change as well. I am ready for a bit of a change for me.
I really life a simple and calm life - but I hate having to hurry and stress about things. I just like peace and quiet!
Come fall, yes there are many things to get done outside and things to finish up before it gets too cold. Canning, gardening, raking, mowing, decluttering, etc. I am not going to stress over it this year. What gets done, gets done. I find that I have slowed a lot over the years - maybe that is intentional or maybe it is just listening to my body. What I did in a few hours many years ago, now I spread over a day or two.
You know what? That is OK!!!!!!
I love this poem. It is so true for me. My quiet morning walks, seeing how things in nature are changing. My porch sits. The breeze coming in the window and watching my kitty enjoy it. A snuggle from my kitty. A good bite of food. Flowers in a vase. Looking at the room when you finished cleaning and smiling. The smell of a yummy candle. Reading a book that I enjoy. Watching nature. My wonderful garden and being able to go out and pick 'grow'ceries. Great neighbors. Good friends. Family.
I could go on and on. These all seem like simple things to many people, and they are - but they give me so much joy.
I have always enjoyed these things, but in the past there were other joys. Just spending time with my hubby was a tremendous joy - we laughed and talked and shared so much. Yes, I miss that so much - but things changed. Now I have a different season in my life, and I need to make the most of it. We all should as life changes. It isn't easy - but it is life. It took me quite a while, to find myself again. I think I am still discovering ME.
I hope you each try to discover new things. Let yourself explore and learn, no matter your age. It makes life interesting. Enjoy every moment. And please remember - it is perfectly FINE to go slower and just smell the flowers and feel the breeze and take the nap!
As you go into a new season of your life - make it good.
Make September a time of change for a lovely, slower life.
Have a super day and breathe in all the goodness!
I totally agree that savoring the simple things brings joy. Last night I saw a bunny in my yard. A treat. I also like learning about different parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteI see so many people my age (retiree) rushing, rushing, rushing in their every day lives. Not for me. I want to enjoy life as best I can. Slow and steady is the way for me.
I put the shower project at my current house on hold until at least mid-October. I just couldn’t do it along with getting my old house ready to sell. (Plus something is telling me to get other estimates.) I don’t think my friends understand why I’m not moving faster but I’m going to do it my way.
For many years my focus was caring for others, especially my mom who I miss a lot. But now it is time for me. My birthday is in a few days and I don’t mind at all getting older because I almost died three years ago. God - and some excellent doctors - saved me. I’m going to enjoy my life.
Enjoy your day, Cheryl! (I’m jealous of your cooler weather!)
"Make September a time of change for a lovely, slower life." Such a lovely thought! The Farmer and I love the fact that we no longer have to rush, rush, rush. We are enjoying the cooler days, although today will be warm; but the forecast is for rain tonight and tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteYou are a strong lady and are handling your loss as well as anyone can. I think about my sisters-in-law and how my brothers were in poor health for years before their passing. It was hard for me to fathom them being without their spouses. It will come to us all someday. We are at an age when all the little things are far more important that inconsequential "stuff" from years past. The Farmer and I were talking the other day about how certain things seemed so important years ago. It didn't amount to a hill of beans.
Erin is coming by and we are off to Costco. She bought a Honda hybrid from her neighbor so she has wheels again.
See you manana.