Space for Thought

Today I am most grateful for vacations, time away from the everyday routine, and the demands of work.  There is a busyness that slips away during the holidays if enough time and effort is put towards doing nothing.  I relish the opportunity to slow down, listen to myself and my family and, to allow the time and space to just 'be' to take over.  This space and quiet also helps my mind become more positive, more generous, more creative -more thankful.

There was a moment today while doing the dishes (I know doing the dishes?!?) when my youngest was napping and my husband and my oldest daughter were out at the grocery store. The house was quiet but for the sound of the water running and the space and hum of my mind.  It allowed me to look, really look, at the beautiful glistening white snow outside and the evergreen trees standing tall.  The evergreen tree seemed to be reminding me of so many things - to stand tall, to just be, that stillness is okay, and that you can weather any storm.  Looking at that tall beautiful tree also reminded me that winter does not last forever and spring and summer will return - and that we can survive it all.  Today I am thankful for the time and space for thought and for the beauty of nature that surrounds us all.  Wishing you an evening filled with beauty.