Monday

 

Hello friends.

After a full weekend today was for me to get back to 

planning the rest of the year.

New seasonal menu with a focus on our health and

a going through the pantry.

It is quite the mess, especially after my grandson loves

to * shop* in there. It is darling.

However, my new mantra is to embrace the twists

and turns of a day well planned .....

I awoke with a tickle in my throat that occasionally erupts into a 

hard cough. Anniversary plans on hold for tonight...

Could be allergies or just overuse of my vocal chords...

just to be wise, I will give the body a day to recoup ...

it will either get worse or better.

Hoping this is all I will need.

And tea....with honey.

My immune system is robust to say the least, whatever this is should pass quickly.

The latest podcast I recently listened to gave me a new perspective.

What is everything ( good & bad) was meant for you as a lesson or a blessing?

What if each annoyance of your day you leaned into and realised that there is

power in that uncomfortable feeling and to ride it out instead of fighting it.

I kind of have this philosophy already ...as I have often said that if you are

sad, than do it...get in bed with the ice cream and a box of tissues and do 

not come out until you feel better.

It is genius in its simplicity.

Often these days we over complicate everything.

there are rules and new words and new ways to think and if you do not

then you clearly are ________________.

Insane.

Just insane.

What if it was true? That we needed to stop resisting and fighting things we 

clearly have no control of and just let the chips fall... give it to something higher than you.

This has to mean you can be flexible .

Some can, others can not but to some extent, listening to yourself and

giving yourself grace is the best gift you can offer yourself.

 Mother Nature is that way...she does what is needed to care for all

living things.

I have found great comfort in digging into 

the ways of the earth, how it flows so perfectly together.

After taking the time to shed old ways, I am embracing these new lessons.

It is an elevation in light that I can feel.

I can feel myself gaining strength back lost decades ago in my mind, 

in my body & in my soul.

Changing of the seasons is always a time of great growth for me.

I am excited for this Autumn & all of the fun activities we have planned.

With the cooler weather I crave bread.

I usually do not eat it, even GF. But once a week I will allow it and when

I do it is not just any bread my friends....

I get a loaf of my favorite GF Italian loaf ( which I drive a long way for) and make this

absolutely mouth watering cheesy bread.

I would eat it just on its own, but it is great with soups, stews or even as a base for

a fantastic sandwich !

( for wheat free I will substitute ACV or gf BBQ sauce for the Worcestershire sauce)

So much of my days find me outside amongst nature.

This warmth will not last forever.

You can find me with the flocks in the garden or in the woods or 

on the dock by the river.

I hope that you can all enjoy even a moment out your back door.

The grounding is my favorite part...toes in the grass.

Sunshine on my face.

September 8th is a big day for our family.

It is both ours ( 41) and our daughters & son-in-laws anniversary (7).

It is the start of celebrations that will last throughout the rest of the year.

I am so grateful for the blessings in my life, the people and the

moments that fill me with joy.

Have a terrific Monday friends.

Even with a cold, I can't think of a better way to spend this happy day.

xoxo

Raven