the instantaneous falling asleep
of a small cat
Sunday 22 December 2013
Saturday 21 December 2013
joybook 21
In the midst of my grief I give thanks that I can cry without restraint or fear or guilt and it isn't about me.
Friday 20 December 2013
Thursday 19 December 2013
joybook 19
We smile at each other as we pass in the crowded aisle; this simple conspiracy restores faith and hope.
Wednesday 18 December 2013
Tuesday 17 December 2013
Monday 16 December 2013
joybook 16
And even if this isn't work and we are all here because we like to be here, there's still that end of term feeling, that breaking up for the holidays feeling, and all the fun of wishing each other well till next year.
Sunday 15 December 2013
Saturday 14 December 2013
Friday 13 December 2013
joybook 13
Knowing that I hadn't thrown that €5 note in the trash by mistake was so joyful that I quite forgot to shout at you for picking it up from the table without saying anything.
Thursday 12 December 2013
joybook 12
....this secret joy of not having to do, smudged around the edges with a little dusting of obligatory guilt, but not enough, no not enough to eclipse these smiling eyes...
Wednesday 11 December 2013
Tuesday 10 December 2013
joybook 10
To have friends to meet for coffee with, to laugh with, to feel silly with, to rant with, to make a date for next week with.
Monday 9 December 2013
joybook 9
Monday morning and the air is sparkling washed and clean and I'm alive. Yes, that feeling.
Sunday 8 December 2013
joybook 8
Christmas tree lights
Work their eternal magic
Unwrapping childhood memories
Of mysterious parcels
And lumpy stockings
Work their eternal magic
Unwrapping childhood memories
Of mysterious parcels
And lumpy stockings
Saturday 7 December 2013
Friday 6 December 2013
Thursday 5 December 2013
Wednesday 4 December 2013
Tuesday 3 December 2013
Monday 2 December 2013
Sunday 1 December 2013
joybook 1
This month I'm embarking on quite a challenge, 31 days of Joy, reflecting on those small and large moments of pure pleasure every single day...a challenge because I am by nature a rather mournful and melancholy person who feels things in quite an even, neither up nor down sort of way. So. But I think that finding something every day to be joyful about and making a note of that in some way is just another extension of observation, awareness, mindfulness. It's all about waking up.
Blessings and sincere thanks to Writing Our Way Home for this precious gift.
Blessings and sincere thanks to Writing Our Way Home for this precious gift.
Joybook 1
Full metal December
Damp dark earth
Perfume arising
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