As I am recouping from an injury, I have had the blessing of really appreciating the simple things in our life:
the kindness of friends and family who want to help us and provide for us
the generosity of others
the way my daughter’s smile radiates delight
how my son’s eyes light up when he sees me after school
purple crocuses beginning to sprout
the healing mediation of painting
the softness of my bed and pillow
warm bath water
nourishing meals made with love by others
soft, warm pajamas
how the sky changes slowly, steadily
These are the gems in my days right now. They glimmer. They shine. They quietly nourish and heal me. My life is about noticing the gems of my everyday life. They are here. Sometimes going unnoticed. Yet….here. Slowing down, laying on the couch, not able to really do much, I have seen these “everyday gems” with new and appreciative eyes. My life sure does shine.
What gems are in your everyday life??? What is right in front of you, right beside you, right within you that is shining, glimmering, waiting for you to linger and notice?
Blessings,
Oh, what a beautiful meditation on what IS, on all the beauty that is arrayed before us. I hope you are no longer in pain. xoxo
Dear Lindsey,
Yes, a meditation on what IS…however it is. And noticing these everyday little things that bring such comfort, that nourish. It reminds me of all the ways you do this….you notice the little things (and cry about and marvel in!). You savor them. I am here again in this posture…being drawn to even more deeply SEE. Yes, I am feeling better. It’s going to be a bit of a long(ish) road. I’m ok with that, though. Love, Lisa
Well this post is a gem! Thanks so much: to think such moments might be lost to the ‘mundane world’ – you point out the very stuff of all beauty and life, not to mention our healing, of which this writing is a part. Personally your words really reinvigorate my reality and remind me of what an achingly beautiful eternity that is out there! A ‘get out of bed and read this’ post. Many thanks indeed! x
Aaron, You made me totally smile! Yes, these “ordinary” everyday things can get lost in the world…we can miss them. I am so glad that these simple words invigorated you. I LOVE your word “achingly beautiful eternity” that is out there…right here, within us and our everyday life! So lovely, Aaron. Thank you for that image. Many blessings to you, dear heart. Love, Lisa
You are blessed!
Mark, YOU SAID IT! Great reminder! I had one of those moments yesterday with my dad here helping me out and just marveled in the gratitude of how blessed I am…right now in this moment, even with the dizziness and needing to rest. Yes, blessed.
I appreciate these beautiful thoughts and your gratitude. Thank you.
Thank you, Brenda. Love to you, Lisa