Monday Morning Coffee ~ Slow Down

Technically, it is Monday Morning Water today. I have pushed my morning coffee back a bit since I have been walking in the mornings. Now I have water after my walk, get cleaned up and ready for the day, and then have my coffee. In case you were wondering. 

Well, here we are on the twentieth day of October. And this leads me to wonder if I am truly enjoying this, my favorite time of year. Am I recognizing the subtle changes in the leaves around me? Have I listened to my autumn playlist? Watched my favorite Halloween movies, and cooked our special autumn dinners? What about baking? Fall is the best time to bake all the pumpkin cake, cookies, and pie. What am I doing?? Why have I not done all the things?? Well, it is because I realized that time goes on and life changes. I now feel comfortable letting go of some of the traditions and expectations of the past. And once I did, I found there is time for other things that are just as fun. 

So, for these last remaining days of October, I embrace where I am, reflect on what I have done, and do what I want to enjoy the beauty and coziness of this glorious month. I am going to focus on fall and pumpkin spice and books and coffee, and my family. I am going to shut out the noise of everything else and realize that it is OK to choose this...

Over this..

Everytime.

Have a wonderful Monday, my friends! Thanks for visiting. I am always glad you do!

Billie Jo