After a few weeks which left me feeling positively disheveled, I've been taking some time to commit to getting back into a rhythm which helps me lead a simple, green & frugal life even among the chaos of life! And for me, right now, those essential rhythms include...
:: A weekly walk, preferably repeated each day ;)
:: Homemade soup, perfect for a winter's eve - or for tackling summer allergies & sinuses
:: Weekend cooking sessions so meals are healthy & simple during the week - this week roasted trout, brussel sprouts, cooked sweet potato, roasted lemony carrots and broccoli salad
:: A few sessions with the needles - the perfect way to unwind
And when I take the time to incorporate a few little activities which help me lead a simpler life, I find that I'm learning an important lesson. A lesson in understanding no matter how busy, there is always a choice. A choice to rest, a choice to be in that moment, a choice to let go of the distractions and instead take a few minutes to focus, to be, to let go. And in that very moment - even if in the background there is noise and lists of things to do, I see the beautiful! And when I find that beautiful, even just a few minutes each day, it helps me set the tone for a relaxed and simple week.
What activities do you incorporate into your life which help you lead a simple, green or frugal life?
5 comments:
Oh...my...goodness!!! If you made that soup, you've got to share the recipe! My mouth is watering, seriously, and I just ate and am full. It looks so wonderful!
I think it is important to have some exercise every day - we are re-establishing a morning walk.
Even if my simple lifestyle will potentially be more energetic, I find that this discipline sets me up for the day. Sometimes my plans for gardening or cleaning get interrupted, which is why the early morning walk is essential.
Last year a friend introduced me to roast vegies as a whole meal, not just as a side dish. I really look forward to it each week. I know I'm getting a whole lot of goodness in one hit. I'm also into my fourth week now of having one night off a week from the TV (I was inspired by one of your blogs and the comments a few weeks ago). It still feels very strange but I get a lot more done on that night and it surprisingly makes me appreciate the TV much more when I turn it on the next evening.
I moved a couple of months ago, from living by myself and two cats to living with a total of five cats and two additional people. I'm still working out what my new rhythms and routines are. As a creature of habit, as a creature who needs a certain amount of habit, this has been really frustrating.
I'm also salivating at that soup and I don't even know exactly what it is! Roast veggies as a meal is wonderful. I add hummus sometimes, which I love with almost any roasted veg, but particularly red peppers, eggplant, and onions.
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