We’ve had frosts for the last two nights, which has been
wonderful because it’s killed off the biting bugs, but not so wonderful because
it may have killed off some of my plants, but ok because I was prepared for it
to kill off some of the plants, and wonderful because it’s encouraged the
beasties to come for cuddles which I love.
Last night, it also led to a rare perfect moment.
We’ve been going in the spa well before the sun goes down to
avoid the biting bugs, but since they’re all gone now, we decided to have a
soak after the boy went to bed. So, by 9pm, we were outside, in the spa, with a
candle and moonlight, stars, and a glass of wine. Sitting in warm water, under
that big Texas sky, absolute silence, it was humbling and empowering at the
same time.
Life sometimes gets crazy hectic. Like now, we’re rushing
headlong into the holidays, frantically trying to finish some things to sell at
the market coming up this weekend, bumbling through creating an ad campaign,
and staying on top of all of life’s other requirements. Sometimes it all feels
like it’s spiraling out of control. Last night I gained some perspective, and a
little bit of peace. This morning, I started thinking of everything we have to
get done this week and was getting overwhelmed, but I thought about the feeling
of sitting out under the Texas sky, and slowed right down. I may not get
everything done, but I’ll get enough done. And that’s all I can ask.
I also have a cat that needs extra cuddles. I just wish she'd leave the turtle's light alone.
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