It snowed last night. It was such a peaceful sight, and our ground needed the moisture badly. And every single person in the city awoke to a wonderland this morning!
I shoveled the walks, took a few pictures, and enjoyed tea inside the warm house as the morning sun began to break through the clouds.
This day was spent doing quiet things; resting, addressing neglected piles, picking up messes, sweeping, making soup with homegrown hubbard squash.
F and I had set out our five boxes full of things we’re giving away, and they were picked up today from our front porch. How great it felt to send those things on to their new lives, while paring down and simplifying our own.
And being, as it is, a day on earth, it also had its challenges. Sweetness and challenges…like yin and yang, dark and light — always hand-in-hand.
Surprising rudeness at the grocery store. Surprising insurance bills. Being tired and cranky. Frustration with my bum hand and the things I can’t do right now. Assorted worries and fears. Overwhelm regarding the future.
Some days just have a heaviness to them.
That’s okay.
Other days have the most incredible lightness.
Tonight, F and I decided not to turn on the TV for the PBS program we were planning to watch. Instead it was a quiet night. I got a batch of kombucha going, candle in the kitchen window, and the soothing sounds of Steven Halpern music coming softly through the speakers.
After the counter was wiped clean and the lights were lowered, I made tea and sat down with Renewal, the magazine of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. I love this magazine. I received it when my mom and I visited a Waldorf school for its winter fair in December. I’ve read every word and am going back through it a second time. I’ve been noticing which magazines and articles sit around unread, and which ones I grab first these days; so I’m letting Taproot and Mother Earth News lapse, and have excitedly bought a subscription to Renewal. Learning about the Waldorf approach to early childhood, and then extrapolating that info to life in general, has really grabbed me of late. It strikes such a chord. The importance of gentleness and goodness, the importance of beauty and quality and simplicity and meaningfulness. The deep connection to nature.
And what else can we do, really, but follow our interests. I can’t see what my future looks like. All I know is that I aim to lead a joyful and authentic life doing the work I am meant to do, even though I’m not totally sure what that is right now. The only way I see getting there is to follow what really grabs me. And then, trust that it will knit itself into a future that fits me perfectly.
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~May you all have a peaceful night tonight.~
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings on a day that wasn’t so great. I hope just that in itself was uplifting. I think it’s interesting and significant that your heart now leans towards the Waldorf magazine–it sounds lovely and comforting. Hope today’s a better day. Love to you <3<3
You are doing exactly the right think Lindsey.
I love what you have written here. Gentleness, goodness, beauty, simplicity and connection to nature, these really are the things that matter in life. I said to a work colleague today this very same thing… how people have it wrong, they but importance onto things that really don’t matter. What does matter is how we treat each other , how kind we are. Then we bring sweetness to life and a sweet life is a truly wonderful thing.
Much love to you.
Hi Lindsey,
It’s so nice to hear from you. I just came by and am getting caught up on your blog. That magazine sounds wonderful.
I love your idea of having the childcare center in your home, your sweet Spirit would be so nurturing to children. 🙂
Sending you a big hug!
Love,
Taryn