Late last year, when things were quite mad and worrying, I realised that I don't focus on the quiet times enough. I don't stop and be still and appreciate it when all is calm. Rather, I wait for things to hot up and be crazy and then I say, "I wish it was calmer around here."
This year I'm going to try and drink in the calm moments that exist in the every day. Fill up on them when they happen so that I'm replenished for when they are gone. Build up my reserves of quiet so that when the avalanche rattles around me, I can draw on the peace I've nestled inside myself.
So, this week I'm grateful for...
311. Quiet times - I'm looking for you, I promise.
312. Bloggers who do cool stuff - like Jodi's linky that I'm loving already.
313. Tongues - I live most of my life with my tongue firmly in my cheek. I hope you all get that. I am always happy that it's there. My tongue helps me appreciate that the life we are privileged to lead over here isn't really all that serious most of the time.
What's got you grateful this week?
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17 comments:
Quiet times sure are treasured times, enjoy x
Oh me too, love a quiet time, and it's highly important to teach the kids to appreciate it too.
Such a good idea to keep a reserve Bron. Thanks for reminding me to be grateful x
Oh QUIET TIMES...sweet quiet times!! I love them too :) And I too should be more aware of them when they're happening!
And I am grateful for Jodi's linkup too...it's a simple, but lovely way to capture and cherish weekly photos of our kids.
x
I'm yearning for quiet times, there are certainly not enough in my day.
love quiet times -i am hanging out for one soon ; )
enjoy every minute!
i am grateful that our new dog finally ate a meal! it only took 4 1/2 days of resistance but she did it on her own tonight - woo hoo
Air con xx
Quiet times are my favourite x
I am guilty of the same - never drinking in those calm moments. A very good idea to stop and soak them up when they happen :)
I do love quiet times...but this week I'm with Mrs Woog....it's air con all the way :)
Grateful for hubbie and friends, off with them all for weekend away
J
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Yep ,quiet and simple. Love your photo, Bron. You're getting to be a bit of a pro at the old photography, lovey!!! xx I'm going to do the 52 project too. Should be fun xx
You don't know what you've got until it's gone - that's how I see quiet times. Such a good thing aren't they.
Definitely learning to appreciate the quite times more too, Bron.
Calm is my word this year :) (I blogged about it here: http://themindfulmum.wordpress.com/2012/12/29/reverb12-day-29-have-you-heard-your-word/)
Just doing my grateful now. Thanks again for keeping it going into 2013 Bron :)
Oh I so agree, the quite times when all are engrossed and happy in play (young and old). Priceless!
Good idea, you'll be so ready for those avalanches, they'll just seem like minor landslides (tongue in cheek of course):). Grateful for fans, fridges and kids that don't even seem to notice the heat!
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