Simply..savouring the silence....

21/1/2020

The odd tick from the heater in the hall.

A crow caw.

My own breath.

Otherwise, utter silence.

I put a log on the fire and light a candle.

My head is processing all the excitement of a few days in Glasgow and Edinburgh with Mary, and I'll be posting about them soon, but today I have become aware of how important the in-between times are.

Today I am having a retreat day.

16 Comments

Susan

21/1/2020 12:51:23 pm

Ah, lovely.

Freda

22/1/2020 02:15:50 pm

I do love silence, and empty space!

Lotta

21/1/2020 01:56:37 pm

Whispering so as not to disturb the peace...
Daffodil buds on my table too. Enjoy your silence.

Freda

22/1/2020 02:16:47 pm

You are thoughtful :-)

Viv link

21/1/2020 03:20:18 pm

I am looking forward to hearing about your time together over the weekend. Meanwhile enjoy the peace and quiet. It seems very quiet here at home after the roar of the sea. x

Freda

22/1/2020 02:18:37 pm

I can imagine Viv. I hope you enjoyed your Scotland trip too.

MaryB

22/1/2020 02:19:25 am

Glad you're back.
Just taking time to appreciate the little details of life after a rush of activity is like the wonderful calm after a storm.

Freda

22/1/2020 02:19:48 pm

It's so important, that time, isn't it.

julia

22/1/2020 03:46:07 am

And perhaps you are like me these days, Freda...i need more time to just BE...i’m thinking i might re-read may sarton’s “diary of a solitude” this winter, while i retreat...:-)

cath

22/1/2020 10:43:46 am

One of my favourite rereads too, Julia.

cathy

22/1/2020 10:53:06 am

sounds good...now if I knew just which box it's in. lol! books are 1 thing I haven't unpacked.

julia

22/1/2020 01:34:33 pm

And i apologize..the title is “journal of a solitude”.

Freda

22/1/2020 02:22:42 pm

Lovely job Cathy - like meeting old friends I should think.

Freda

22/1/2020 02:20:41 pm

Perfect retreat read!

cath

22/1/2020 10:41:51 am

It reads like a poem and sounds like a meditation.
Daffodil buds here too yesterday, today in full bloom.

Enjoy the reliving, processing and slowing down.

Freda

22/1/2020 02:21:45 pm

Loving it Cath,

Simply..savouring the silence....

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