The days are getting shorter and shorter. It’s dark when I leave home in the mornings and when I come back later in the afternoon. I like this feeling of grounding and going inwards this time of the year when we start to pay more attention to being and not just doing. Although I miss the sunlight entering my studio through the window, I enjoy the twinkle lights I’ve in there. The softness that comes with them, little tiny dots of light. I’ve twinkles on my dressing mirror as well, they are shining at me while a get dressed.
Today starts Gratitude week with Michelle, I’m looking forward to it as I know her posts will be just wonderful to turn my focus on what matters and to be grateful for the tiny things I’ve close to me. You can check out gratitude week and other of her lovely offerings here.
Today I’m grateful for my journaling practice. Over the years this practice has helped me to know myself, to understand situations and people and to clarify my mind when I had it clouded with thoughts.
Hope you have a great week ahead and focus on gratitude.
Hugs,
E.
Tea & Paper 
Yes, it’s the season for grounding and for appreciating the little things. Now it gets dark so quickly, but that means more time to enjoy peaceful evenings.
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We need to find the goodness in everything. I love the coziness of this time of the year.
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Twinkle lights are a bit of magic, aren’t they?! I have them in a few places throughout our home, all year round…they just make me happy. Since I’ve known you for years now (!), I know how important your journaling and creative time is for you. I have always loved how committed you are to this time and practice that’s *just for you*. So, so good, Elizabeth.
P.S. I’m glad you’re joining in Gratitude Week. Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing the link ❤️
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Yes, many years of journaling, it’s like a ‘me gift’ to make a time to put my thoughts down in the pages. Thanks you for the lovely emails this week, I read them while in bed, it’s like a waking up call! In both senses! 🙂
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I love twinkle light too, I also love journaling, I’m happy to meet you, I saw your comment on Michelle GD blog today and decided to visit and subscribe to your blog. xo
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Hello Masha, nice to meet you! Thanks for visiting, hope you enjoyed my pages. 🙂
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I love the idea of a gratitude journal. Yay to twinkle lights! 😍❤️
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Oh, yes! Writing down what we are grateful for it’s like making it solid, we can feel and see! 🙂
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Yes! It’s a great way to set your intentions too. 🥰
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Yes for twinkle lights! I have them in my living room and love to have them on even on a sunny day. They make me smile. Have a wonderful week, Elizabeth.
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Hi Lois, good to know we are twinkle girls! They really make us smile! Have a great week yourself! 🙂
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With you in gratitude week, and yes to twinkle lights! 🙂
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Hi jane, it will be a great week! 🙂
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