Joyful and Present

 

Good morning, how are you doing? 

I am fully recovered from our trip last weekend. I spent a little bit each day catching up on chores, going to my classes and resting. I love being home! Maybe I have more gratitude towards my home life only by going away? 

I spent most of yesterday afternoon on my back patio knitting away for hours (with breaks of course!). I enjoyed being by myself, listening to the birds and watching my resident chipmunks and squirrels scurry around. I was joyful and fully present. 

I finished knitting my sweater! Today I will dig around for the perfect buttons and weave in those pesky ends. After that will be the great blocking spa treatment. 

As you can see by the photos, fall is inching its way in and squeezing out the summer days. I am so ready for cooler weather. Most exciting of all, they are predicting some much needed rain. We have had no rain for 11-12 days and everything is looking kind of sad from it. 

How do you get into a 'joyful and present' state of mind?


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsSeptember 20, 2024 at 8:28 AM

    I, too, am savoring this time outside! It is just amazing... and I love every second of it! Your shaded yard is so inviting, Karen! I can't wait to see your beautiful sweater!

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  2. VeraSeptember 20, 2024 at 8:53 AM

    Yes! Looking forward to seeing your sweater. The outdoors and a little bit of knitting, stitching and reading brings me joy. I hope you receive your needed rain (we could use some too).

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  3. D.September 20, 2024 at 9:01 AM

    I find I am craving quiet time at home more and more.

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  4. MonicaSeptember 20, 2024 at 11:52 AM

    I am a homebody too! I love to be at home. so much in fact that I feel anxiety if I am too far away. No place I would rather be! :)
    Can't wait to see your sweater! One of my favorite colors. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  5. DiannaSeptember 20, 2024 at 12:28 PM

    It sounds like you had an ideal day yesterday!

    I am in my happy place when I am in the kitchen baking and cooking.

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  6. JaneSeptember 20, 2024 at 4:06 PM

    I am very much of a homebody. Being out of doors and reading poetry help me stay present and joyful. I look forward to seeing your sweater.

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  7. CynthiaSeptember 20, 2024 at 5:38 PM

    I love being a homebody. I am conflicted right now about whether or not I should work full time the rest of this school year on a waiver due to a shortage of teachers here. I could bank the money and earmark it for travel when hunbby retires in the spring. Can't decide.......I can't wait to see your sweater blocked and being worn.....you do amazing work.

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  8. JenniferSeptember 20, 2024 at 8:29 PM

    I also enjoy being at home...and especially returning home after a trip. I just returned this past Tuesday and I love getting back into a routine. It makes my heart happy - just to be in my "normal routine."!:)

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  9. Judy S.September 20, 2024 at 10:09 PM

    Traveling can be exhausting, can't it? I can't wait to see your finished sweater! I just finished one, too.

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  10. CathieJSeptember 21, 2024 at 1:28 PM

    We haven't had any rain for over three weeks and none is expected until the end of next week. It is too dry here. Congrats on the sweater finish. Enjoy the relaxing time being home.

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  11. sustainablemumSeptember 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM

    Your house and garden look wonderful Karen, a very relaxing place to be. I love a fire on a chilly evening, sunshine and blue skies, the first shoots of spring, evening meals with my family as it is the only time we are all together these days.

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  12. TinaSeptember 22, 2024 at 6:52 AM

    I can’t wait to see your sweater Karen, the color is beautiful!

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  13. Hena TayebSeptember 22, 2024 at 5:57 PM

    Sounds like a perfect day. It's not easy to be present and joyful when you have kids.. it takes a lot more of an effort. We try to focus and be more present on weekends but that doesn't always work out as well.

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