senses. afternoon walk.
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the pauses.
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i have been trying to notice the pauses in between all the other stuff...
the hot hot water of the shower pelting my back
the truth and beauty in the sound of a friend's laughter
tucked in bed listening to jonny breathe as the rain pounds the roof
inhaling deeply while holding my favorite blue mug full of jasmine green tea
slipping on jon's shoes because then i can still wear my thick sock slippers while i take millie out and watch her run around the yard and stop and listen and run again as the rain drips drips drips upon us
a letting go of feelings that served their purpose
color sneaking its way in
a desire to wear more lipstick
looking out the window for just a moment while thinking about a dream that might come true
braiding my hair into two long braids and feeling more like myself
curling up by the fire with a really good book and my family
...i have been trying to notice the little moments that make up this life.
on this eve {december views}
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sending you the hope of peace and the blessings of possibility on this eve of a new year...
one (powerful) word
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Head on over to Ali's blog today to learn about "one little word." Ali chooses one word each year as a focus for that year and invites her readers to do the same. In her post, she explains the idea behind "one little word" and has a giveaway that includes a chance to win one of three creations inspired by this project, including a necklace from The Little Room. I have already really enjoyed reading the comments for her readers that include their words and reasons why. There is also a discount code for all Soul Mantra necklaces (good for the entire month of January...so you might want to check it out).
If you visit my shop today, you will find that I now have a new series of necklaces called "one (powerful) word." After spending so much time thinking about and literally twirling inside hope this fall, especially on election day and the days that followed (along with many other people in this country...in this world), I have been deeply thinking about how focusing on one word can push us to action and change the direction of our lives. My hope is that these necklaces will invite you to think about the words that you need in your life...the words you want to surround yourself with on your journey as you breathe and live and walk tall in your life.
I have also added three new Soul Mantra necklaces: Inhale . Exhale, Trust In This Moment (pictured below), and Just Hold On.
In addition, you will see some new brass and sterling shapes available for pendants. And I have added round silver nickel pendants, which are perfect if you like the look of sterling but would like to spend a bit less.
There have also been some slight adjustments to pricing (including the lowering of the price of some sterling silver necklaces). I have finally figured out a custom necklace approach; so you will see new "custom" listings for "one (powerful) word" necklaces and the "custom soul mantra" necklaces that are for pendants with embellishments and multiple words.
And just for fun: as I was updating the shop last night, I decided to have a little impromptu apron sale. All aprons are currently 25% off!
Thank you so much for supporting my little shop this year! I greatly appreciate the opportunity to share my creations with you. It makes me smile to think about all the adventures the aprons, bags, scarves, and necklaces take on their journeys in your corners of the world.
december 30 {december views}
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still feeling content.
feeling happy (after spending time talking and brainstorming and dreaming with a dear friend).
feeling hopeful.
feeling quiet again tonight.
and finally feeling so much better after three and a half weeks of illness.
thank you all for your kind words on my post about suddenly missing my grandmother in the frozen food aisle. reading your words was one of my favorite gifts this season. you reminded me that i am not alone. i hope you remember that you are not alone either.
sending blessings to you.
content {december views}
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not much documenting these last few days...mostly just being and doing lots of this instead:
board games for two
watching movies
resting
bickering
napping
taking care of each other
using the new panini maker
wearing christmas eve pajamas all day
sitting by the fire
crocheting
watching the snow fall
reading
laughing
sitting in the quiet
listening to christmas music for hours (and still not getting to the end of the christmas music playlist on my ipod)
napping
dreaming
brainstorming a wondrous new idea together
watching another movie
bickering again
laughing with each other
being thankful
missing family
being happy for the quiet (after venturing out the day after christmas and finding ourselves surrounded by some not so quiet children)
taking our time opening presents and just being in the moment
remembering
sleeping in
going out to dinner
watching the snow all melt away
staying up way too late
toasting "to us"
hope things are beautiful and full of life in your corner of the world...
on this winter's night {december views}
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we are expecting another snow storm, so we headed out for provisions today. and in the frozen food aisle, this woman who appeared to be in her eighties walked up to me with two half gallons of ice cream and said, "can you help me?" i nodded. relief on her face,"is one of these vanilla? i don't have my glasses." "this one," i said, pointing to the one in her left hand. "thank you so much," she said as she turned toward her cart.
and suddenly i found myself doing that pull inward, that pull that you do with your face and your heart and your gut to keep from bursting into tears.
it was unexpected and odd and a bit silly i suppose.
but this is grief.
standing in the frozen food section, the sucker punch that is grief brought me almost to my knees.
for just a second.
as jonny stood saying, "which kind of pizza did you want?"
and i stood just looking at the cart as though in a daze.
after a few seconds of borderline annoyance (the store was the busiest i have experienced in a long time...there wasn't really space for hanging out in front of the frozen pizzas in bewilderment), he walked around to me and the pizzas and said, "are you okay?"
i waved my arm in that "i am fine...move on" sort of way.
but when he stood next to me, i leaned in for support.
"do you miss your grandma?"
nodding, the tears began.
and we chose the california pizza kitchen pizza margherita thin crust.
breathe.
keep going.
breathe.
one foot, then the other.
tonight, i took out a favorite picture that used to be out all the time, placed it on my altar, lit a candle, and remembered what love is.
i remember.
this song, this very beautiful melancholy song by joni mitchell is sitting inside my heart tonight.
i also love this version by sarah mclachlin (i listen to it all the time...her album wintersong is my favorite favorite christmas album)
and tonight i found this version by james taylor
and this pretty freaking fantastic version by corrine bailey rae
and this bluesier newer version from miss joni
sending blessings and peace to you this evening...
a walk through jonny's eyes {december views}
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a guest photographer today for december views
sounds of the season
another favorite scene from white christmas where bing sings that oh so very beautiful song.