Savoring Simple Daily PleasuresI have spent an unforeseen week home this week with a pesky seasonal illness. Thankfully, these days, nothing serious, and I was fortunate to be seen by my Doctor promptly.  It is unprecedented for me to "stay home sick", in...

 Savouring simple daily pleasuresA little extra post-The very essence of this blog is about cultivating contentment, appreciating and taking time to notice the littlest of things and practicing our daily gratitude of these treasures. I find myself unexpectedly home today, while I try to...

 Savoring simple daily pleasuresAs we approach the change in seasons in earnest- with days getting longer and warmer and, thank heavens, the clocks changing next weekend, I've been bust thinking about switching out my wardrobe and giving some thought to style, and what...

 Savoring simple daily pleasuresAs the school term starts to wind up,  the clocks are yet to change for spring time, and our calendars seem to start filling up on the speedy downhill to Christmas - (which, in this part of the world, is...

 Savoring Simple Daily PleasuresWhen I gradually awoke this morning, I'm fairly certain I had a smile on my lips before my eyes even fluttered open. Somewhere in my subconscious I knew it was Saturday, and as I began to awaken, I became aware...