There is something about this season that makes me want to spend more time in peaceful contemplation, giving quiet thanksgiving, seeing the beauty & grace that surrounds. I’ve enjoyed three days in a row of much-needed hibernation, snuggling with a cat, enjoying coffee while watching the rain fall around me (quietly hoping one day my view includes that homestead which is never far from my thoughts), enjoying making meals for people, listening to the radio and baking with an extra ingredient called love. There is something incredibly special about finding a place in your soul which allows you to believe in contentment, to exude peace and feel the abundance of beauty around. Evenings like this are a stark reminder of the gentle pull towards simplicity which defines my life and fills my soul.
so happy to be the first to comment. this was beautiful, especially your last line. i thought you might like to know that i added a tamale basket to the mayan families organization this christmas to my list of holiday donations. might i share mine with you? Kids With Cameras, Central Asia Institute, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Thanks for being a continual inspiration in my own life, FT! you are amazing. pay it forward…yes indeed!
I always find your posts so wonderful to read and this one is no exception. You give me inspiration and always lots to think about in my own life.
Lisa x
What a peaceful scene you’ve written… hopefully, I can enjoy some of that same serenity this season. I too worship the King.
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what a wonderful post! i love your commitment to living quiet and simple: i am trying to make sure i keep these things central in the midst of crazy chaotic run up to christmas/moving etc etc etc…
making space for reading, knitting and just BEing is something i really need to work on!