After weeks of taking things intentionally back a step, and letting our unscripted days unfold in the gentlest ways, the pace of our days has gained a momentum quicker than I hoped.
I'm fitting in work hours in almost all my spare moments. And I'm squeezing in just enough time for work to be grateful that this work is being offered to me, and to be grateful for all the minutes of my days that are spent doing things I love with the people I love and letting my soul shine.
Our week of slow, family time {and my lack of a mobile phone and internet connection for four days} offered so much clarity, but also left me with questions and decisions to make.
Some are made, some I'm letting unfold slowly, gradually, in time. It's taking a whole lot of mindpower and trust to surrender control. But I am. Slowly.
And I keep telling myself that this is life: sometimes crazily busy, always emotion-filled, and slow and mindful at other times. And I remind myself each and every moment is part of a rhythm. And it's about creating pockets in each day that are filled with the rhythms I dance to best.
xx
{Image above captured while lying in the grass watching my two little loves dance and explore. Elisa x}
How are the rhythms of your days of late? And what are you most grateful for today? x
~ Linking with the 52 Weeks of Grateful at Kylie's, and the Weekend Rewind at Maxabella's.
Beautifully written and you are so true about there being slow periods and chaotic ones, both of which are a part of life. It makes appreciating the slow, gentle days all the more important I think xx
ReplyDeleteI think we need the crazy busy days to really make us appreciate the slow mindful ones. I also think those busy days are a little reminder to us to slow down.
ReplyDeleteWe have fallen into a nice fall rhythm and it is being well embraced by all of three of us, which is lovely. We have a few busy weekends ahead of us, but I am hoping we can ride through them with ease and remember to breathe and enjoy them.
As my belly continue to expand, days are becoming slower. And to be honest, I'm loving the rhythm. It is peaceful, refreshing and SO appreciated.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful image above too, Elisa. Happiness captured perfectly. X
Beautiful writing and amazing photo as always. My days are a lot more laidback and this is by choice. I got a lot of to-dos and the deadline is looming like an ax above my head but Im taking it slow and enjoying my days.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written Elisa, and I love the photo they are too cute! Our rhythm is slow one day, chaotic the next. I sometimes struggle to find a balance, that pleases both me and my two girls. We are celebrating Cherub's 2nd birthday this weekend, so I'm hoping the days go slowly so we can all enjoy it. xx
ReplyDeleteThese upcoming holidays will be our time of 'slow'. I wonder if I can do it!! I just want to while the days away a little without feeling like I have to 'do something'. Oh, what pleasure that will be. I hope the kids don't mention the 'b' word, 'cos that might break me!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that photo. x
Beautiful post. I tend to do slow quite well, perhaps too well, it is the busy that drives me crazy
ReplyDeleteHave I ever mentioned that I'd love to meet you one day? x
ReplyDeleteI so love the way you write Elisa. Sometimes it is so hard to just surrender and let those decisions unfold. Wishing you all the best. It is life and it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the days with no plans (and we have a whole weekend of that coming up)...another week of school craziness and I can indulge in them a little more often!
ReplyDeletex
Beautiful Elisa. Letting things unfold can be scary but so exciting also. xx
ReplyDeleteLove this Elisa, I can really relate to this. x
ReplyDeleteFour days without a mobile phone?! I can't even begin.... but I really, probably should.
ReplyDeleteso... i'd love to see a post that went through your daily day. it seems like you're pretty busy and yet pretty productive. how do you do it? and learning to go slow at the same time?
ReplyDelete