I am loving that most of my days move along smoothly and simply. I get to take walks, not only do big things to get our lives in order, but do those little things that just make life a tiny bit simpler.
Whether it be having a ready meal to pull out of the freezer on those busier days, or forming buns to bake in the oven. Each small step or increment moves me that much closer to enjoying life even more.
One of the ways I have made our lives a bit simpler is only going shopping every two weeks. My back might cause me angst after the shopping trip, but one day out of 14 or more is not something that I can't live with.
Having to rest after serious cleaning is awesome. It gives me the time to enjoy my home, or the outside. And really that 15 minute rest helps me concentrate on getting little things straight in my mind.
The weather is warming and soon we will be planting outside. I am a little sad that not as much will be planted this year, due to us going on our trip and not wanting to bother anyone to, well water the garden and flowers. I may ask Kris if he would be willing to come home on the weekend and water all for us, and I might have figured out a way to keep many things watered, but we shall see.
Life is good, and even with costs rising, one can find joy and pleasure in a sunrise, a sunset, sunshine throughout the day, smiling at strangers, and just taking the time to be grateful.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
I am pleased you are feeling so positive Jackie & that you are getting some nicer weather at last. xx
ReplyDeleteThere is joy in our inner circle, whilst the madness of our world rushes on, we stop and enjoy our bit of heaven.
ReplyDeleteYour trip us getting closer. I'm too trying to kean into the ordinary stuff of life as the good stuff of life.
ReplyDeleteThe weather certainly seems to be improving and spring has finally sprung. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThere really is more good in the world than we know. Babies are still being born, children giggle and couples fall in love. It's to our benefit that we seek out the good and the positive in life or we go mad. Philippians 4:8 – "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
ReplyDeleteDear Jackie, your last paragraph is something that we all need to do. Find joy in the beauty and simple things that we sometimes overlook.
ReplyDeleteThe warm weather always makes you feel more positive. I too need to rest my back from time to time during the day. Just a short break makes such a difference. How long till you are off on your big adventure?
ReplyDeleteYour last paragraph says it all. There is always something to smile about
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration Jackie - your quest for a simpler life is something we can all aspire to.
ReplyDeleteI can feel the joy in your written words, Jackie. I'm so happy for you that you are so content in your life. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's good to appreciate all that is around you and available for free. We have got so disconnected from nature these days and it is so healing. I'm starting to appreciate it a lot more, since reading some excellent books about re-wilding the countryside.
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