Thanksgiving here in Canada! I’m giving thanks to be here and now, to witness Nature’s exuberance, and for being a student of her teachings on acceptance and letting go.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, being in Canada or not, it’s always time to give thanks!
The business of life and thoughts guide me far away from the peace, that point of balance hidden deep inside my mind. I’ll spend a few minutes today in my garden, solitude moment. I’ll bring my journal and a cup of tea with me and try to find the lost balance.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
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I say: When your garden gives you green tomatoes, be patient, they will ripe, or make green tomato sauce if you can’t wait. Never give up, so don’t throw away your lemons or green tomatoes. I know it’s easier to say than to do it, but we need to try.
Breathe in, breathe out. Let the sun warm your body and your soul.
Adorned with bright red The Earth has been whimsical Provoking the moon Trying to impress the groom The sun is vainglorious
Today’s theme for Tanka Tuesday is poet’s choice. Inspired for all the beauty around here I wrote a tanka to register it. A little act of kindness for me and for the Earth. Hope you enjoy!
October Squares – Kind
Is it too early to bring out the fairy lights? Generally, I do it in November when the clocks change, but this year I couldn’t resist, it’s already so dark and I need their warmth early mornings while journaling. Another act of kindness towards myself.
October Squares – Kind
How do you like your coffee? Mine is black and strong, I add a stick of cinnamon to brew together with it during the autumn and winter. The fragrance is wonderful and the taste just a little bit mysterious, the kind that makes you wonder what is it? A morning act of kindness for me and hubby during these cold days.
October Square – Kind
Happy mail this week! A few of the books I’ve bought arrived. I’m excited to read them. I’ve started The Book of Longings, few pages into it and I’m already in love with the main character ‘Ana’. This is the newest book by Sue Monk Kidd, her writing is loaded with emotion. I Capture the Castle was introduced to me by Jane from Fragglerocking.org and A Gentleman in Moscow by my dear friend Grace. And of course, a mystery book for October, so The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, the reviews are excellent for this mystery.
As you can see, new books are a few of my favourite things, I’m spreading kindness towards myself giving me the pleasure of holding a new book in my hands. I’ve just remember the song ‘My favourite Things’ – Julie Andrews:
Raindrops on roses And whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things
Sharing with October Squares – Kind
Sharing with S6W– Books for reading during the Autumn
Tea & Paper 