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...
Have a wonderful Monday, my friends! Thanks for visiting. I am always glad you do!
Billie Jo
Good idea! Enjoy what you want when you want!
ReplyDeleteWell said, Billie Jo! But I still want to push the pause button.
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you!
ReplyDeleteHow do you read my mind? I was thinking the same thing this weekend. My son was home from college for about 48 hours-and by the time we took a little day trip, watch a bunch of Scooby Doo - just for silly Halloween fun, and he meet up with friends, it was time for him to go back. We didn’t have time for some of the things we did when they were younger. :( Thanks for your words - they help me across them many miles.
ReplyDeleteUgh - too many typos - what’s a girl to do? Sorry!
DeleteYou are so right; and that goes double for Christmas! I could never walk without coffee!
ReplyDeleteI love this season and it's my first fall with this new particular macro lens so I've been out and about a lot this year, enjoying the new lens. That said, I'm okay with changes too. It's fun. I didn't have this lens last year. It's fun. That said, I did decorate this year but... even that, since we want to move I don't have EVERYTHING out. And I'm okay with that.
ReplyDeleteIt's life. I say, do whatever you want and you enjoy. Each year doesn't have to be the same. It's fun to shake it up and it's also fun to enjoy traditions. Or, a little combo of both.
Wishing you a wonderful season and many more to come. In whatever way suits YOU the best for you YOU!
Amen to all of this my Friend! I think living in the moment and being grateful for each day, and season of life, is the best way to be truly happy. I wish you wonderful contented cozy time, good books, delicious sips, rejuvenating walks filled with quiet reflection, blessed time with loved ones, and all of God's goodness always. 🧡
ReplyDeleteHooray for letting go of expectations from the past (and the past, for me). I will second you on that...and, yes, to simply enjoying this season. Season as in "of life" and this gorgeous autumn!! Happy Monday to you:)
ReplyDeleteSo true! Enjoy fall your way! Have a happy day Billie Jo 🧡
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