Today, I'm celebrating those little "me time" spend in the garden... like today!
Finally, rain and gusty winds are gone and the thermometer is ever so slowly creeping upward. I’m loving the extra sunshine soaking into my bones, and as I sit here enjoying the morning while reading my new seven years old back issues of Better Homes (found at a thrift store the other day), I’m thinking how perfect life is this very moment.
Life brings simple pleasures to us every day, but those pleasurable moments go by so quickly you hardly catch them going... they become memories too soon. One of the reasons I love blogging is precisely because by doing so I can always recreate and relive those joyful fleeting moments in my life, and hopefully, bring you, my readers, to those magical moments as well...
Many people live their whole lives lost in thoughts of the past and the future. Yet, we only truly live life when we are present to the moment. And being present means being fully conscious of what's going on so we can participate fully and appropriately in the opportunities that present themselves.
"You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment." -- Henry David Thoreau.
What are you celebrating about your home and life today? I love to hear about it!
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25 comments:
What a wonderful setting to have coffee, some fresh fruit and enjoy all of nature around you. Nice to treat yourself. Hugs, Marty
Ahhh, a perfect spot for your "me time".
I spend as much time as I can in my garden, as well. I find such peace and serenity there.
Come for a visit and see all my lovely flowers.
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
Hi Cielo! What a beautiful setting to read your olden mags! Everything you touch turns out so beautiful!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a lovely table setting.
Janet
Cielo what a beautiful and calming place to take a few moments for yourself! I so need to do this! Have my cute little corner showing in my post today and have yet to take time to enjoy it!
bee blessed
mary
I tried about 6 times to link with you but it just won't. So sorry..
Thanks so much for hosting!
What a beautiful setting for a quiet and contemplative time. I try to live "in the moment" as much as I can -- I think I really began to learn and understand this when coping with my mother's descent into dementia. She of course got to a point where there was ONLY the present, and I did my best to learn to join her there, and not try and pull her into my complicated world view. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery -- today is a gift, and that's why it is called the present.
Now, who said that? I cannot remember who first said it, but I know I will always remember what was said!
thanks .. Cass
Oh how sweet - strawberries, tea (or coffee), some lovely weather, some delightful magazines, and a cozy setting. Thanks for the inspiration! So lovely!
DEAR CIELO I AM SO GLAD THAT IS YOUR COTTAGE WE ARE CELEBRATING THIS TIME.YOUR COURT YARD IS FANTANTIC I CAN SEE MY SELF THERE WITH YOU.THE TABLE SETTING IS DARLING,THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PEACEFULL COTTAGE..BLESSINGS...SANDRA
Dearest Cielo,
for the first time I am joining your "Show off your cottage Monday" since I am celebrating the hours spent in my garden, as you are!
With love,
Fra
What a beautiful post ! It was a wonderful reminder to just enjoy the moment instead of having a gazillion thoughts and things to do ~
xoxo
Lori
Thank you for adding me. I tried and tried and couldn't get linked last night.
Your photos are so beautiful.
Have a wonderful week.
xo bj
Such wonderful happy images.
I hope you stopped by to enter my giveaway.
What a lovely post Cielo.
Your garden is "to die for!" Stop by when you have a chance. I've added your badge to my side bar for the week.
Ciao bella,
Suzanne
So pretty! I could spend hours in that area. It is truly beautiful.
Blessings,
Sandra
Your table is beautiful and so is your garden. The rain has finally stopped, but the humid weather is here, which is good for the garden.
Willow
Today am happy with my garden, that does very time began to do, and now already is remaining bonitinho,each day see a florzinha opening , and coloreando my playground. beijinhos Tina ( Dream and Realize)
Hi Cielo,
Always so pretty at your house in the roses! I have that magazine too so we won't have to fight over it-I'll eat all the strawberries while you are enjoying it!
We just celebrated Victoria Day at our house with our family here for brunch.
Thank you for hosting,
Carolyn
very pretty.
I am celebrating a clean 11yr olds closet.
Of course I am exausted from cleaning it myself.
Happy Monday.
Hello Cielo, A beautiful post... I am so guilty of not taking time to live in the moment... It's something I am working on and your words were lovely!
I also collect back issues of new to me magazines! I like spending the money at the garden center not the newstand :-)
Bella
Thanks so much for hosting!
~Morgan
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Cielo, this setting is so peaceful. It looks like the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
hugs
Dear Cielo,
I agree. It is important to live in the present and cherish every moment. Love your seating area! It looks very tranquil and romantic!
Happy tuesday!
Lieve groet, Madelief
Hi Cielo,
I have addes my post :-)!
Lieve groet, Madelief
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