Taking the Dogs for a walk in the light of the moon

The moon has been so splendid this winter. In the dark of the night sky it has shone so white, so bright. When the children are getting that evening crazy pants and my husband comes in from his long day of work - one of my pleasures is to take the dogs for their evening walk where everything is a little more still, a little more silent and a little more calm than in the day. One of life's everyday soul comforts for sure!

Big Warm Bowl of Soup after a Tramp through the woods ...

Heaven is coming into the warm of your home, to a big bowl of homemade soup after a long walk in the rain. These are definitely cozy, comforts to calm the soul!

A mindful cuppa tea

Tea is the cure for so many things in my house! Imagining some quiet time with my eyes closed and a pot of tea slowly brewing by my side is just a little piece of heaven.

The Happy Quilter ...

Talking with a friend this week we realized how our bodies store anxiety at what feels like a constant level. Our shoulders are permanently stuck next to our ears. How did this happen? When did this sensation sneak in and take us over? The only place I have found a true relaxed state is in my studio. When I am able to breathe and work on the project at my fingers; time really does escape me, the real life that knocks at my door is hushed and my shoulders will begin to lower to where they are supposed to be. My theory is, "do this more!" I don't know what creates this happy place for you. Maybe a hand-stand, maybe a run, maybe sticking lollipop sticks into a tower. Whatever interest you find in life that makes your shoulders lower and your breathing start again at a natural rhythm why not "Do that more!"

"That moment when ...

...you feel the warmth of the sun for the first time this year and you want to sing "Good Morning World I am ready to go."