When I looked out my side bedroom window yesterday morning, my bike, the yard, and the stone wall were glowing. It was just so pretty and something I'd never seen from here before. I seem to be having a lot of these experiences as I wander through these days at the Chatette. There has also been the realization that I am living my life here differently now.
First, I notice that I'm living my life MORE outside, if that is even possible. I enjoy the terrace even more and often wander from the umbrelled table over to the porch swing under the covered terrace.
Sometimes, it's the heat. Sometimes, it's a change of scenery. And, sometimes it's needing a nurturing rock. I also have an amazing view of the barn, lavoir, wagon and the Chateau from just that swinging, rocking spot! I'm continuing to find joy in the smallest things.
The birds like it too.
Often, there's a show a minute as they soar from the trees, sing their tiny hearts out, bathe in the lavoir, and dance on the wagon.
Sometimes, Gene Kelly joins them and they're Singing in the Rain-and dancing with Gene and his parapluie (umbrella for the rain)!
Second, I notice that I am better at no plans-no musts-no schedules kinds of days. That, allows me to be very much in the moment. I like to say that I'm plugged in to my own life.
That leads me to my number three; I am able to respond to requests from friends and be available.
I have been a very organized and well-planned person my whole life. I love routines. I have always found great comfort in plans, schedules, and routines. Spontaneity was not my strong suit. Of course, I haven't surrendered ALL of it, but I decided the other day that from now on: When I'm invited, I'm going.
Had I not turned over this new leaf in my Chatette life, I'd have missed the music with Christiane in Seuzac Thursday evening and roaming the countryside with Jane yesterday.
I say it's all good!
Happy Sunday!
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