My life is full of stories. Stories that I feel too tired to put to words these days. That is the downside of working a lot. You are moving too much to reflect. So, I have no lofty thoughts to share. Although, I hope at least one in the upcoming weeks. Instead I thought I'd share a few things I've come to appreciate lately.Small Pleasures
1. meals that made with real food. While, I "know the benefits" of eating whole foods actually doing so can be hard when you are in rush. I've been better about cooking at home, packing my lunch and saying no to things I don't want(or need to eat).
2. a cooking partner. (see #1). it turns out I am more likely to be up for collaborating on creative and healthy meals when I have a partner in the kitchen.
3. deep breaths.someone on my twitter feed(can't recall who, sorry) mentioned taking three deep breaths every time you feel overwhelmed. Over the last month, I've been practicing this and it does seem to help refocus me.
4.finding time for pleasure. last night, B. and I sat around reading and listening to music. I realized that I try to fill most of my days with something productive. It felt good just to have time to do a lot of nothing.
5. books. I'm listening to this audio book, enjoying this handbook, and being seduced by this enchanting mediation on beauty.
6. tea. i really can't imagine a day without it. can you?
What small things are giving you pleasure lately?
I haven't taken the time to have tea in ages. I'm always so busy when I'm here in Antwerp. So this morning I'm going to make myself a nice breakfast (I feel like some bacon and eggs) and a lovely cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteI love cooking together with someone as well. You take more time to think about what you'll make and usually the food I cook is more healthy as well. Score!
I relate... in the sense that more and more I discover the small pleasures are what mean the most to me.
ReplyDeleteThe meal has been eaten.
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen is clean.
The leftovers are stashed.
The walk has been taken.
Everyone is happy and fed and blessed.
Now I have the time to stop by.
On this Thanksgiving Day, I wanted to tell you that I am thankful for you; for this blog; for inspiration and connection. Sending you much love, Relyn
One of my best little pleasures right now is getting offline, outdoors, and talking to people. It's easy to get lonely fast in a city where you don't know many people, so I'm trying to make some connections and find new friends to cook for.
ReplyDeleteFantastic list. I cannot imagine a day without tea either. :)
ReplyDeletea nice reminder here that small pleasures are most often the sweetest. i wholeheartedly agree that a cooking partner does make time in the kitchen all the better. (books and tea always make my list of favorites too!)
ReplyDeleteif there were no tea, i would lose my #$*%. ;) love u! hang in there, miss. you are always graceful.
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