I forget how amazing it is to just do nothing. Granted, nothing for me can only happen when my house is spotless, the laundry is done (preferably having been dried on the clothes line) and put away, and there is something already cooked or prepped to make for an easy dinner. (Today it was leftover jambalaya our friends sent home with us from a little dinner party we went to last eve--delicious!)
I just sat in my hammock with my honey this evening, listened to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver on my headphones and crocheted. After awhile, even this was too much effort, so I turned off the iPod, closed my eyes and dozed in the dappled sunlight coming through the leaves of the canopy of our neighbor's oak tree.
Bliss comes in many forms. Today it was just being quiet, outdoors, having nowhere to be and no one to impress. When I don't have to watch the clock, I feel a peace so real and full--I feel like I am getting a big 'ole hug from our Creator.
More of this tomorrow. We are going hiking at a nearby state park, and I want to find a cozy little spot to just sit and meditate...quiet the mind and check out for awhile in the beauty of this season.
Speaking of this season, check out what I picked up at the NE Farmer's Market today!
Buying these beauties (see right->) made me feel extravagant, like I'd just purchased a $15 bouquet of flowers, except it's Rainbow Chard and was $2 for this huge bundle. Dinner tomorrow night: Chard, cherry tomato & poached Egg mini pizzas with zucchini hash. Dessert TBD.
Enjoy your nothing, whatever it may be.
~Alexis
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