This post was inspired by the lovely and talented blogger/photographer Charmaine Velasco of Milk is Quiet. She reminded me how important it is to be more mindful and present during the rush that are days, hours, seconds. When capturing moments, have senses fully open.
Feel the soft bumpy raffia strands on my niece's birthday present. Taste the chalky sweet flour of an afternoon arrowroot cookie. Listen to the squeaky wheels of my son's walker/cart. Look at the happy and sad and excited expressions in the faces of my son's drawing. Smell the fragrant leaves of the bay wreath as I pass it by.
In our daily doings and creative pursuits—as we feed our soul—this excercise helps to preserve it as well...
Merci Charmaine.
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Merci, Catherine! I so loved reading about your senses. I can really imagine each of your descriptions as you talked about them. That card is so cute! All of the happy and smiley faces make me happy. I love that you have two boys too. Precious little inhabitants of home, no? :) I also like how you labeled each of your senses (Feel, Taste, Listen, Look, Smell)--I hope that you keep doing this (when you can, of course!). As we talked about, it is definitely therapeutic. I love your last line {sigh}.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty photos. All of the pastels and complimentary colors. Talk about beautiful light, especially that first shot of the pretty raffia strands. Those bay leaves are very soothing... Swoooon. BEAUTIFUL.
You're extremely gracious Charmaine :) Inspiration is so magical and purposeful, thank YOU for sharing the exercise in mindfulness. You're right, it's definitely therapeutic... and what's ironic is I think I don't have time for it but it's all about refocusing my mind, which actually promotes rather than prevents creativity! Love it...
DeleteAs always, I really appreciate your visits and comments Charmaine. Now back to your blog to swoon over your photos!
What lovely photos and such a simple, yet important message! Merci, Catherine!
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ReplyDeleteLove the clean look to your blog. Displays your photos beautifully. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and commenting Melinda, Christine, Diane, Valentina...
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful words to go with beautiful photos - I love that last photo, especially. Thanks so much for dropping by, happy it led me here! (I also split my time b/w several places/cultures, including DC, London, and Honolulu. It's always lovely to learn of others doing the same!)
ReplyDeleteVery sweet comments LondonLuLu, thank you so much! I'm looking forward to sharing photos and experiences with you... DC/London/Honolulu sounds fabulous ;)
DeleteBeautiful! What a wonderful message, so eloquently delivered! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMerci Karen! - or should I say Danke ;) Very much appreciate your visit and comments!
DeleteWhat a lovely blog you have, infused with a deep love for life. A great discovery, thank you and I will be back!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thank you also for mentioning Charmaine's blog, another great find.
Why thank you for your very kind comments Daydreamer! Yes, Charmaine's blog is a lovely stop too... à bientôt ;)
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