A Simple Message ~
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draw anew each day
.intention to play softly
in the light of love
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Over here in the UK a brand new series of Grand Designs is being aired on TV. Last night I was immersed into a world of serenity when a new build featured an authentic Japanese room, created to transport the occupants back home. The simple and minimal layout with soft traditional elements immediately conveyed peace. It wasn't just the beautiful design features that impacted my senses but I felt such a longing to be in that space, environment, to experience a life for a time free of clutter both physical and mental.
I have been trying to clear my love's garage and my home of anything that is not useful or necessary for I need to move away. I have been working non-stop to keep the place presentable so that when the time is right I will be ready to go, I'm waiting for a buyer. I have a garden the size of a small park which needs lots of attention so I am wearing myself out both physically and mentally, it is more that one man or woman's work! This TV programme reminded me to carve out for myself time, to make a sanctuary to readdress my energy levels. I have not been to my yoga class since my love passed away or practiced at home.
Going through the grieving process does funny things to the mind! I suppose survival mode kicks in and you feel like you MUST carry on and get things done regardless. To start with I think adrenaline was carrying me through the days, I kept telling myself " I can do this, I can handle it" but now I am waning and need to heed the warning signs, this programme did me a favour, reminding me to go softly on myself.
Sharing with other lovers of Japanese Simplicity at ~
Haiku my Heart
Recuerda mi Corazon
PS ~ a little something from my bliss list, a few words of wisdom and comfort ~
Traveller's Notes
Sharing with other lovers of Japanese Simplicity at ~
Haiku my Heart
Recuerda mi Corazon
PS ~ a little something from my bliss list, a few words of wisdom and comfort ~
Traveller's Notes
Comments
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
ps. been through much loss of loved ones myself ~ not easy ~
what a gift you are greeting me here on this haiku day. thank you sue, you have been greatly missed. i wish for the thousandth time we were neighbors and i could help you in more tangible ways.
my heart is with you and even my soul.
embracing your quest for simplicity. knowing that when we make space in our hearts, minds, homes, we are inviting in the gathering of light that is always waiting for us.
holding you in love and deeply touched with the beauty you are sharing here today.
xo
I am installing my Art of Remembrance Goddess this weekend and will hold a special place for your love.
x....x
One thing I discovered about a teacher friend of mine was that she wanted me to move on because she couldn't stand to see or hear about the pain of loss. I am still friendly with her, but I no longer think of her as a CLOSE friend.
Your journey will take as long as it needs to take. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love...
http://rameshsood.blogspot.in/2014/09/unrelenting-earth-haiku.html
RS
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