Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Finding Joy








Joy is everywhere, and as we enjoyed our morning nature walk yesterday I noticed joy all around me. There was joy in the sweeter by the day wild strawberries. There was joy in collecting...rocks in little hands, and wild flowers in mine. There was joy in harvesting dandelion leaves from the forest to enjoy in our smoothie. There was joy in the drops of water on many of the flowers in our garden. There was joy in the many herbs growing in our garden, some harvested yesterday for tinctures and oil infusions. There was joy in the birdsong that fills our yard, and in the fluttering and buzzing of the butterflies and bees. There was joy in the sunshine. There was joy in a quiet moment with a cup of tea and my book. There was joy in the laughter of two children playing in the backyard. There was joy as my hands reached into the dirt, pulling weeds. There was joy in my before dinner walk around the garden, harvesting food for us to eat. There was joy in simple meals enjoyed outside.  There was joy in the eyes of my little man. There was joy in the last moments as the sun dipped down, and night fell upon us. There was joy in the stillness of our home as I slowly drifted off to sleep. There was joy in the simple things, the ordinary things, that made up my day. I made the choice to notice joy, and to let joy find me. What simple, ordinary joys will you notice today?

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  1. lovely sweet simplicity.
    my day was a huge up and a huge down. but it was the joyful presence that i chose to carry with me.

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    1. Thank you.

      The joyful presence that I chose to carry with me...that sums it up right there Autumn, we always have choice, don't we?

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  2. Oh my joy to come there and read your words:)

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    1. Aw, you are too sweet my friend, thank you.

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  3. That's a lovely post! There is joy all around us, we just have to be open to it and look for the good things.

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    1. Thank you Anke. Yes, there is, and if we let it find us, if we make the choice to notice, it can fill us up.

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  4. Oh, that bundle of flowers is indeed joyful. This time of year offers much to be joyful for...I hope to find joy in the rain stopping and the sun coming out soon. :)

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    1. I had so much fun picking wild flowers Andrea. I pick a new bundle every day :)

      I hope that sun peeks out soon.

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  5. Beautiful pictures, and a beautiful post! Sometimes we forget to notice all the small things that if really noticed will fill our lives with joy. Thanks for the reminder!

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    1. Thank you! Yes, it really is the small things that make life extraordinary.

      You are most welcome :)

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  6. I often say to people that taking time to enjoy the joy is so important and really does make a world of difference! I just love this sweet post of yours, and so wish that were there there with you to enjoy what sounds like a completely lovely day! xo

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    1. Aw, thanks Shel. One day we will spend some time together. xo

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  7. What beautiful photos, particularly the flowers. Lots of joy here today too, happy children, sunshine, green, green, green everywhere, and now a beautiful dusky blue sky as we near the end of the day. Hoping tomorrow brings you just as much joy again.

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    1. Thanks Sally. It was a good morning with the flowers :) That all sounds just lovely, and so full of joy.

      I hope the same for you too, my friend. xo

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  8. what a beautiful post... I could feel your joy all the way from here!!! xoxo

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  9. I just love your perspective, so inspiring. Lovely pictures. xo

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  10. During my morning run I saw a wild rabbit and an heron. There are not so many wild animals where I live, so it was a moment of pure joy to watch these creatures.

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    1. Oh how lovely. There is something so very special about seeing a wild animal. I hope more joy finds you today.

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  11. Love your bouquet of wild flowers. Joy awaited me downstairs this morning when I came down to some roses my f.i.l had gifted me from his garden.
    Enjoy making your tinctures and infusions.

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    1. Thanks, those wild flowers are by the kitchen sink, where I can really soak up there goodness :) How lovely to wake to roses, so special.

      I will Emma, there is something so magical about making plant medicine.

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  12. I love visiting your space, you bring me joy :) I am enjoying the flowers and the sights and smells that come along with summer.

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    1. Aw Karen, you are too sweet. Thank you. Isn't summer wonderful?

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  13. Yes. A truth indeed. And blessed is the heart that can stop and soak up that joy in every moment.

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  14. You are a wise woman Kim! Yes, joy is everywhere, we just need to stop and notice.
    XO

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    1. My dear Tracey, I say to you, it takes one to know one :)

      I think the stop and notice is the hard part, life moves at a dizzying pace for so many people today. My hope is that more people find the time to stop and notice.

      xo

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  15. Lovely words my friend. It is so easy to overlook those simple everyday joys, but really, they are all around us!

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    1. Thank you Taryn. It is so easy to let them pass by, we must be mindful in order to notice.

      Hope you enjoyed your time away. Can't wait to hear all about it.

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  16. Beautiful. Everyday joys. I found joy in little spots today too. Thanks for making me go back over my day and think about them!

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    1. Thanks Jen. Isn't it wonderful, to seek out the little things that bring light and joy into our days. Even after a particularly rough day, I can still find little moments of joy. It is a blessing to be able to do so.

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  17. Thank you Kim. This is's beautiful, much needed reminder. Things are pretty bleak right now. I will try harder to find the joy.

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    1. You are most welcome my friend. I am sorry to hear that things are not good right now...will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. xo

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