I apologize to my followers for the glitch last night in sending out a blog post prematurely. Oops.
Anyway, my cup is feeling a bit empty and stained these days so I’m taking time to do things, and not do anything, in order to build up a few spoons and not end up in a relapse.
Below are some current pictures of our garden. When we bought our house nine years ago, the backyard was all sloped lawn. All the rocks, dirt, and driftwood you see were hauled in singlehandedly by my husband. Whether I sit in silent contemplation or take on some simple weeding, the garden is my sanctuary.
I’m off to my other piece of paradise, Willows Beach, also known as my office. It’s my favourite place to write, and my fiction has been stagnating at the bottom of my empty cup for the last few days so I’m hoping the words will flow today as I look out at Oak Bay Harbour and Marina.
Take time to do the things that recharge your spirit, and don’t allow those niggling feelings of guilt any space at all. She says to herself, over and over and over…
Your garden is stunning!! and like you, I love the beach and the ocean and am blessed to be so near to several access points, as well as a gorgeous lake. Thank you for sharing!
Great post! So important to have these reminders of the importance of recharging and doing the things that bring meaning and happiness. Awesome pictures!
Willows Beach is gorgeous, I want an office like that! 😉
The flowers are beautiful and I think you’re so spot on with how resting isn’t selfish. When we’re drained and spent, we need that time away, to recharge, find our motivation when we’re ready, to simply take the time to do nothing but rest as much as we can. Sending gentle hugs… xxxx
Absolutely beautiful pictures! Rest is something that is so incredibly important and I will admit I am horrible at! However, we all need time to recharge and just get away! Your garden is stunning!!
Thanks for this blog. It’s a really important line to keep telling myself “Resting is not selfish”! Lovely photos and what a great name! Thanks for checking out my Mindscope Counselling blog 😉
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Your garden is stunning!! and like you, I love the beach and the ocean and am blessed to be so near to several access points, as well as a gorgeous lake. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you! I just got smoked out at the beach though. Cough cough – eerie and scary how much smoke is around!
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I didn’t realize you’re in Victoria. I’m in Langford. Perhaps we should meet up someday?!
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Wow, we do have some crazy connections – yes, definitely!
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Email me at pamjessen@gmail.com and let’s set something up!!
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Will do!
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Great post! So important to have these reminders of the importance of recharging and doing the things that bring meaning and happiness. Awesome pictures!
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Quiet yourself my friend and listen to your body!!! Your in my thoughts.
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Thanks lovely! Right back at you! 💕
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Your garden is AMAZING!!!
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😊😊😊 Thank you!!
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Willows Beach is gorgeous, I want an office like that! 😉
The flowers are beautiful and I think you’re so spot on with how resting isn’t selfish. When we’re drained and spent, we need that time away, to recharge, find our motivation when we’re ready, to simply take the time to do nothing but rest as much as we can. Sending gentle hugs… xxxx
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Thank you!! I was saying to someone though, taking the time to rest is less satisfying when you never feel rested anyway – haha! Hugs to you too! 💕
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Beautiful photos; thank you
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Thank you for stopping in, and for your comment! 💕
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Absolutely beautiful pictures! Rest is something that is so incredibly important and I will admit I am horrible at! However, we all need time to recharge and just get away! Your garden is stunning!!
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Thanks lovely! Practice makes perfect 😊💕
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I don’t think I would ever leave my seat if I had either one of those views…absolutely beautiful!
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Thank you!! 💕
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Resting is definitely NOT sekfush. I have to rest for mych if the day.
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Me too. It’s getting the mind to rest at the same time that’s tricky! 💕
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Oh I know lol
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Thank you for the follow, what a fantastic environment to write in and a great post 😀
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Thank you so much! 😊💕
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Thanks for this blog. It’s a really important line to keep telling myself “Resting is not selfish”! Lovely photos and what a great name! Thanks for checking out my Mindscope Counselling blog 😉
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Thanks so much for stopping by and for the follow. It’s nice to ‘meet’ you! 😊💕
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Nice to meet you too! 😉
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Your garden is beautiful. I’d enjoy doing nothing there too 😀
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Oh wow, your garden is so beautiful! Have a nice rest and enjoy the writing.
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Thank you! I haven’t done any fiction writing since that day – grrr… I need Nanowrimo to motivate me again! 💕
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That garden is amazing. But isn’t Willow’s beach my beach? 🙂
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😊 Thank you! And if you had anything to do with it – kudos! 😉
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This post really resonates with me and it’s so true! Xoxo Sam
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I should probably read it again myself – haha! Thanks so much for visiting and reading! Nice to meet you! 😊💕
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Thanks for the link! Great post!
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