When nothing is new

There's so much happening here, and not a lot at the same time too.

Tell me, what's new? I was asked this week.

I stalled for an answer because not a lot is new. {Even if every day feels new.}

"Nothing new", I said. "But life is good."

I read a look of disappointment in that I had nothing to tell. Although perhaps that was my perception, and it wasn't meant like that at all... Either way, it got me thinking about how that conversation could have gone. What I could have said. And if the truth of my now would have been enough...

That I'm working a couple days a week, writing articles and making a conscious effort to cut back on unnecessary time online. That I'm writing loads {but forgetting to publish it} and enjoying the inspiration that comes from creating {for here}.

That I'm really seeing my little ones. And loving our moments. And the memories we're consciously creating. We've been going places new, and it's bringing a freshness... like I'm seeing my babies differently in each moment, witnessing and marvelling at them as they are right now... And life feels so much less cluttered this way.

That the rhythm of our days has slowed, as have we. I'm not sure which came first. I suppose the change started with me. But there was a definite pulling to settle and slow from around me and within me... As though I'm moving in line with the season's days more than ever before.

That I'm witnessing more and more what I am drawn to doing, eating, reading. And noticing my own changes of heart.

That I've been watching the world around us and reflecting on the impact it has on our little world right here.

Nothing new, I said. Because nothing is physically new and big, and it felt like I had nothing to tell. But really life feels big and precious and like nothing and everything is happening at once. And that {life just as it is in this very moment} is big and new enough for me. And for that I'm grateful.

xx

{Joining Kylie and the gratitude community at 52 Weeks of Grateful here}

What are you most grateful for today? xx