Onto the 4th week - 5 things TODAY

That wonderful feeling of accomplishing something, that overflowing joy of just looking at the garden, and the gratitude that goes with it.

I was thinking of using despite but refrained from doing so. Whatever I write has also an impact on me and the realization that this has to change has thrilled me in no end. I am now carefully choosing my words and thoughts.

5 things TODAY:

The rain. It rained and the garden looked vibrant. Everything's growing and at the same time coming to its final phase. I left an overripe tomato on the ground and the husband saw a slug on it.
Vermicelli salad. I am getting good at it.
Rest. For me, it's the synonym of listening to your body. Chores at home are endless nonetheless I have to own up to the fact that I'm not in my 30s.
Family. I am elated to see my daughters and their cousins growing up so fast. There are times when I miss when they were small yet I am grateful that they are discovering life on their own.
Being. This is what I am learning to practice instead of doing. My to-do list is full of the latter and healing my body as well as my mind requires to Be which means heart, essence, to live, to exist, or to have life.

Love & blessing.

Myra

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