I was just thinking.......

I'm reading this book called The Clear Light of Day that seems to speak to my soul.  The following is the author's synopsis of how to live a peaceful life:

"Simplify; small is beautiful; cherish the living earth; bless the community where you live; think globally, act locally; watch your boundaries; choose what is handmade with love; don't eat food you don't like; don't be deprived of firelight; don't take anything seriously; and don't let people get you down."

I think it is quite well said and alludes to my sudden, as some would say, interest in urban homesteading/farming.  Being a wife, mother, daughter and employee, I am continually pulled in opposing directions.  Some - not fair to me.  While God calls us to be there for others, he also understands that we need to be there for ourselves.  This is not a selfish attitude because if you take care of yourself, you will be more to give others.  We work all the time so we can have "things" but when we get home, we are too tired to enjoy them.  I, personally, am trying to incorporate the small things, homegrown, handmade and cherished so my soul is recharged and my counternance will shine brighter.

I was just thinking........ now off to contemplate the transplanting of all my seedlings to the garden.  Yippee. 

Let's just hope they all live.