I spent last week with my family and experienced so much to be thankful for in my life!
The past thirty day challenge did exactly what it was intended to do: to slow down my life a little and focus on what I am thankful for.
I do know that being in my garden and working outside slows down my life and
it is those times when I am outside, that I can clearly just think. I can think about what I want to and not worry about what I have to do or get done. When I am in my garden, I discover a lot to be thankful for whether it be nature's beauty or blessings in my life.
I think it is about focusing not only on the major things that I am thankful for in my life, but also looking for the little things that might go unnoticed. Blessings come in many sizes. They can go without any notice if I don't slow down and actually look for them. I guess...they don't need to be posted on a billboard to be a blessing.
Today, I was surprised to see these two blooms in my garden.
I guess you never know...
what little surprises the day might bring.
Thank you, Cat: The Whimsical Gardener for starting the Thirty Day Challenge and for your beautiful blog!
There's no place like Austin, Texas! In this gardening blog, I have tried to focus mainly on native and adapted plants for Central Texas! I think it is the true secret to a successful garden in this great state!
7 comments:
Following you on this challenge has been a refreshing calm in the midst of a busy stressful time with the computer upgrade at work. Thank you!
Sherlock Street ~ Thanks for following! :)
The challenge was good, wasn't it?
Hope you had a wonderful time with everybody at home.
It was a good challenge. The thankfulness was easy..taking time to post was the hard part.:) I enjoyed reading your post, Linda.
Love the heart leaf :-) You should link with Guest Heart Thursday at Random Hearts....http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/
I enjoyed following your posts on the Thankfulness challenge!
So glad you joined the challenge, Amy! Your thoughtful take on gratitude has been inspiring. Love your surprise blooms...I'm waiting and waiting for my flame vine to bloom. Hoping it will before it freezes!
Wonderful post and wise sentiments. I love how pure and unplugged gardening is. Love the pic of the heart leaf.
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