her little voice saying, "snuggle, mama, I need snuggles!"
curling up with the latest Taproot magazine and a warm cup of tea
the silent beauty of the fresh flowers on my table
walking up my front steps to hear faint sounds of the piano being played
lying on the lawn in the sunshine
lying on the lawn in the moon and starlight
finding secret messages in the words of my books and Bible
a quick nap on the yellow couch
reading aloud to each other
late night conversations with friends over drinks
feeling my fingers settle into well-loved favorite pieces on the guitar
folding paper cranes in the peaceful quiet of nap time
the art on my walls
my claddagh ring
his familiar, beloved smile
doing dishes while day-dreaming out the window
knitting away at a steady project
singing the songs to my daughter that my mother sang to me
waking early in the morning to lie in bed simply breathing and being before arising
eating bread fresh baked from the oven
writing
letters from friends far distant
soup on chilly nights
light filling the rooms from all the lovely windows
closing my eyes and knowing peace
When I find what brings me comfort, I find that I am grateful once again, that I am graced beyond measure with many blessings. What do you find brings comfort to your body and soul?
~ Prompt for March 18th: comfort
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Participating in Write Alm's March prompts, daily words as guides for writing down what is in my head and heart. Entries might be long, might be short, might be posted here on the blog, or shared on my Instagram account. Do join me and others in sharing our thoughts with these prompts! I love seeing what you write.
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2 comments:
LYSSA this is just really really beautiful. it really is the little things in life. and you've proved this fact so beautifully. this restored my heart and made my soul happy.
Awwww, I'm so glad you like it, Abigail :-D I'd love to have the discipline to list 1,000 gifts like Ann Voskamp, but I've only ever made it a few months before slacking off. It truly does make me so much more grateful to my life if I list what I am thankful for every day!
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