Small and Wonderful Things . . .

 

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny?...It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. what you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard 

A few of the small and wonderful things which bring untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best. 

  

 

 

 

Inviting as much light into my life as possible.  I have noticed that when I listen to wholesome music, read good books, watch uplifting and inspiring things on the television, I am happier and life is better.  I can't explain it.  I only know for sure that living a light centred life brings me joy. 

 

 

 

  

 

Lately Todd and I have been trying to do this every day. We are reading one book called Watch and Be Ready by Brent L Top, and of course our scriptures.  Its really nice to be able to share insights and thoughts with each other on the things we are reading.  

 

 

 

 

The feeling of those little fingers wrapping themselves around your big fingers.  Its instinctual I know, but it still feels good.  I miss my babies  . . . 

 

 

  

 

 

Baking and puttering about in the kitchen.  I have always loved preparing good and delicious things for my family to eat.  It doesn't matter if it is a whole crowd of people one person. Feeding the people I love makes me happy. 

 

 

 

 

On a clear night being able to look up at the sky and see all the stars. (Admittedly I have not seen stars like this in a long time.)  Knowing that wherever they are in the world that the people I love are and can look up and see the same star lit sky.  Feeling a part of something larger than life. Knowing that I am not and need not ever feel alone. 

 

 

  

 

Its massively unconditional.  They just love.  No matter how, no matter when.  Always and forever.  Whether you are having a bad day or a good day, they are always there, tail wagging, wet nose nudging, soft eyes adoring.  I love our Mitzie to pieces.  She is a light in both of our lives.  

 

 

 

 

I love listening to and being able to listen to music.  I have many tastes in music.  All are mood dependant. Sometimes I like to listen to classical, other times it might be piano music, or the Beatles, possibley Spanish guitar, Country Blue Grass, Gospel and Worship, easy listening,  golden oldies, etc.  Music is a huge part of my life. 

 

 

 

 

It feels so good to snuggle down into a warm bed at the end of the day, with the sheets tucked in just right.  We have added extra ones these past few weeks as the weather has been gradually getting colder . . .  moving to our winter flannel sheets.  So cosy. So comforting. So warm. 

 

 

 

  

 

I have always been a dreamer . . .  had dreams . . . hopes . . .  inspirations.  It is really lovely to have some of them come true.  You have to have a dream in order to have a dream come true.  Never stop dreaming about possibilities.  Having hope. Looking forward. 

 

 

 

Having one, being one  . . .  all I ever wanted to be was a mother, from the time I was a small child.  It is the one role in life which has brought me the most satisfaction and joy, and also the most pain. If I had to do it all over again, the one thing I would never change is having my children, all of them, no matter what.  I love my mother so very much.  It pains me to feel her slipping away from us bit by bit.  But she is happy and content and well cared for.  And I can still her her voice and talk to herm ad feel her love for me. That means everything to me.   

 

 

 

You who come here . . .  day after day, no matter what I write. The ones who make yourselves known and the ones who don't.  The fact that anyone comes and reads at all still blows my mind.  Thank you. 

 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

 

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 *Sometimes you don't realise the 

weight of something you've been carrying,

until you feel the weight of its release.

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Cooking in The English Kitchen today  . . .  Sticky Bangers with Cream & Mustard Mash.  Todd was in man-food heaven.

I hope the week ahead for you  is filled with lots of small and simple things!  Don't forget!

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And I do too!