I’ve been feeling quite depressed this week. Noticing little joys is one of my defenses against it, but so too are choosing not to worry about it, and choosing not to identify with it. Anthony de Mello’s book ‘Awareness’ completely changed my relationship with depression – here are some key lessons from it: You Are …
I’ve got to admit, I don’t have much for you this week. I guess that’s because I had a bit of a tough week, but not because I don’t experience little joys during the tough weeks. Tough weeks just make me lazy about taking photos! It snowed, quite a lot, which meant gardening work was …
Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Had a special lunch with a friend: beef cheek bourguignon. And praline crepe dessert with caramelised banana! We have seedlings! The chilli seeds are saved from the hybrid variety I …
This week I have dealt with a mysterious allergic reaction, a sore throat and a tooth falling apart, and work has been horribly cold. Choosing joy is tough in weeks like this, but that just makes it all the more important to be grateful for the little joys! Beautiful crocuses. Spring is coming. A visit …
Being able to get groceries delivered to my door is one of the big little joys! It always makes me feel so grateful. Leftover cabbage and bacon with breakfast. Husband and I walked to the pub for our weekly meeting. Art for sale. We love macaroni peas for a quick and easy supper at the …
Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Spider of the week. Zygiella x-notata – the missing-sector orb weaver. What a beauty! She’s been living at the back door all winter, guarding eggs, and we’ll let her stay …
