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. Wool and SteelSeptember 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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