My peace lately has come from the terrible weather. It has been freezing rain and grey outside. This does a few things.
it keeps me inside
it keeps me puttering
it keeps my mind going in a gentle hum instead of a roaring blur
inspires me to organize
to spend time with my dotter in her nest (top bunk, complete with beautiful lanterns from Cultures)
to plan out my meals for the week so that my family can get back on the healthy wagon after the holidays
to read about clicker training and start with my beautiful new puppy
to watch out the window as the grass turns from green to grey, a shiny, translucent cover building on it
I close my eyes and hear the peace around me. It has a sound you know. The sound of my dotter reading out loud. The pup playing with her toy. The cats scurrying around. My honey typing away on his laptop. The gentle patter of the frozen ice drops on the window.
Those are the sounds of peace. The simple tasks I worked away at...peace.
I have vowed that this year, I will find a moment of peace in everyday. No matter how hectic. I will see the good wherever I can. I will take the time to make memories with the ones I love. 2011 opened my eyes to lots of things. 2012 will be the year of change.
Be sure to love the one you're with. XO
