Simple Pleasures

Beautiful weather when least expected is such a joy. Even though this is the first weekend of October the bonus of glorious sunshine as the last hurrah to Summer is to be celebrated.   I'm making the most of being outside, having enjoyed two trips to the Witterings for walks on the beach, breathing in the fresh ozone and the rhythmic sound of the waves, as well as spending precious time in my garden, soaking up the warmth.  This transition of the seasons is a wonderful time to reflect, relax and recharge ready for the colder months to come.  A chance to have a sort out in every sense, to throw out the old and make way for the new to enter.  I love harvest time, the total abundance and Autumn's glorious colours.  One of the books on my bedside table is Jane Alexander's "The Natural Year".   Covering a month per chapter it's a wonderful companion through the year. Now is the time to review, take stock and set personal goals, in other words to be your own Life Coach.  Jane asks the questions: "Where were you five years ago?  What were you doing?  Who were you with and what were your dreams? And where are you now?"  Awareness brings choice.  Why not take the time to think about some personal goals and establish what you'd like to achieve.  So here I am, feeling reaffirmed with the choices I have made and planning a new baking project which is all very exciting. 

There may not be so many roses in the garden now, but at least it's possible to wake up and smell the coffee, to make the most of your day and do what makes you happy...