Seeing the world through the eyes of a child is a magical thing. Little ones delight in the smallest things; hearing a bird sing, touching grass for the first time, tasting an apple, smelling a flower. Oh how those moments are so very precious.
To be as children, seeing things for the first time is completely within the realm of possibility. A few things that can move us towards a life full of wonder and beauty :
I can never, ever, EVER find my name on a key chain, mug or random souvenir. Maybe I don’t even exist if my name doesn’t appear on a mug?
I remember one day in elementary school that the new gym teacher greeted me by name! I was stunned! Somebody knew me by name! WOW! I mattered! (Fun fact, I was wearing the t-shirt that I assume my mom had made for me that had my name boldly on it.)
Part of finding our own bliss AND creating opportunities for others to experience joy is to simply know and be known.
I love the simplicity of ‘dulce de leche.’ The translation is ‘sweet milk’ but refers to a sumptuous carmelization process of sugar in milk. What could possibly be wrong with that?
Simplicity keeps me from drowning under the daily guilt of the ‘shoulda, coulda, wouldas’.
The uncomplicated ingredients of my life are producing something that day by day are restoring my soul.
My Recipe for Uncomplicated:
1 c Gratitude
2 c Presence
A pinch of flexibility
1 big ol’ sack of Grace
I have killed 2 succulents, 2 palms, and a fern this year.
I am learning the art of lovingly and consistently caring for my plants through trial and error… a lot of error… and that the standard of care and attention can vary from plant to plant.
In this season of my life, I too require loving and consistent care.
I am cultivating daily habits in my life that are very basic but consistent and indicative of a transformation that is occurring on the soul level.
The yellow tulips I lovingly placed in our en suite bathroom are in peril. The vase leaks.
I could simply swap out the vase; but the contrast between the cobalt blue and the striking tulips gives me joy.
And so I refill the vase every morning.
I am learning to curate joy in my daily life. I am learning to refill myself daily. I am ‘selecting, organizing, and presenting’ *stuff and things* ‘using expert knowledge.’
Who has better expert knowledge of me than me??
Thanks for joining me!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
La Vie Douce 