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.
It’s been a week of slow work, self care, and nesting. I love this time of year but I can tend to feel a bit fragile and aimless too. I’ve got some time off coming up, to focus on personal projects and making some changes, but I fear feeling adrift and unproductive – I know I must work hard to keep my focus! Little joys keep me grounded and grateful when my task list is long.
I adore how the late morning sun shines through this croton, like stained glass.
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Autumn feelings prompted tomato soup for lunch!
![Little Joys: autumn feelings prompt hot soup lunches](https://contactwithcreation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/little-joys-food-tomato-soup-1024x751.jpg)
The second half of the garlic harvest has reached the kitchen, after many weeks drying by the back door.
![Little Joys: garden garlic harvest](https://contactwithcreation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/little-joys-garden-garlic-768x1024.jpg)
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Mystery feathers.
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Spider alert! We’ve found a few noble false widows in the house lately. I’m not one to freak out about it, and am quite happy for them to eat other intruders, but I gently show each one to the door.
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First conkers.
![Little Joys: autumn's first conkers](https://contactwithcreation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/little-joys-nature-conkers-1024x768.jpg)
The colour of this neon pothos makes my heart happy.
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My Mum crocheted this fabulous blanket for my baby niece. She’s amazing like that.
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Added this gorgeous carnelian pebble to my gemstone collection. I am in love!
![Little Joys: gemstone collection carnelian](https://contactwithcreation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/little-joys-nature-carnelian-1024x751.jpg)
The courgettes in the garden keeping yellowing and giving up before they reach what I call a good size, so I’ve started harvesting them as tender young things instead.
![Little Joys: garden courgettes](https://contactwithcreation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/little-joys-garden-courgettes-1024x707.jpg)
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