Home. I so love it. I believe that everyone everywhere loves home. My thoughts and prayers are with all those whose homes have been wrenched so cruelly from them. Watching the news anymore requires tissues handy.
This is the season when much of the country is struggling with tornado damage, flood damage or drought. It's a country of extremes where even the weather participates.
All the while, I take comfort in simple, simple things...my Mother's Day carnation from John that perfectly matches the coral in my spring wreath, a morning mug of coffee brewed to perfection and served with a kiss, the furbabies, the birds outside my window, the lush new greens, the tree canopy blocking my views, the hum of the furnace (wait a minute...the furnace is on again?), even the screen before me that connects me to the larger world.
As you can clearly tell, I'm just rambling. Thinking. Wondering. Dreaming. Hoping. Praying. Believing.
Would you believe that this season, more than any other, makes me restless? I never know whether to stay or go. I feel conflicted as if I could or should do something else. Do you have seasonal restlessness? ☺
A peaceful day to you...
I believe it is a sign that you should visit Lancaster, PA. Yep, that's definitely what that restlessness is.....
ReplyDeleteAs for Warren and I going and doing something while the Moms and two of the kids are away. We are the house sitters and provide the animal care. It's ok. We'll get away another time....when the moms are here to do the animal and kid supervision.
When I get the seasonal restlessness I usually start rearranging things in the house!
ReplyDeleteThe living room furniture gets moved around and my bedroom gets rearranged too!
I never thought about it being seasonal restlessness, but that is what it is! Also, then I like to take a trip, even just a day away. To do something different!
Deanna
How Wise, to concentrate on our own joys, in light of all the weather sadness. Because we can't do much ourselves, about their sadness. And to wallow in it, is not wise.
ReplyDeleteSeasonal restlessness? Mmmmm, guess that's a new one, to me. So I guess I don't get it. :-)
Wondering what you view as "staying or going"? What you view as "should be doing something else"?
Also wondering if I usually "do" what I want to do? Or try anyway. Or seldom try to do things, I'm not equipped for doing? Like crafting. Maybe?
Ding-dang it Vee! Now you've got me going on a whole new/different wondering/thought pattern! And I have too much yard work to do today, to sit around thinking. -giggles-
“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching." ~Unknown
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I feel so badly for all of those people too. It's so sad and scary to think about how quickly we can lose all of our material possessions! Our homes.
ReplyDeleteI can't watch the news anymore. I try from time to time but when I do, sure enough, there's some story about a dead dog or abused child or whatever and I'm bawling my head off.
My Mum likes to try to tell me stories about children that have been abused or abducted. She'll start off with a "did you hear about that poor little 5 year old whose Mother..." and I stop her there.
Of course she's not having it. She starts and stops until I've heard the whole horrible story.
That drives me nuts. :)
I'm not sure if I have seasonal restlessness. Hmmm... I"ll have to think about it! :)
Enjoy your day Vee.
((Hugs))
Laura
I don't get restless, I just keep being busy.
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your question. No I don't just do weave-its at my knitting group. All week I work on the different projects at home that I have going and whatever I feel like doing on Tuesday morning I take along with me. : )
Sure. I get that way too. There is no easy fix. --on a happier note, what a pretty picture you posted. Smiles
ReplyDeleteI think Spring time re energizes us! I think about all that I want to accomplish...all the time! And I love to dream about doing something different...maybe living my life somewhere else, far away! Whew...I went off on a tangent! lol Enjoy your day, sweet friend! You have a lovely home! ♥
ReplyDeleteSeasonal restlessness must be exactly what I have! I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me lately.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cathie
'Mornin' Vee - I guess I get a bit restless about things that need to be done at home, at the farm, at the garden, etc... I'm restless to do all the things I love that come with each season. Like right before spring - I can't wait to get outside in the garden, and right before summer, I can't wait to go somewhere, can't wait for cooler temps and color in the fall.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I CAN wait for is January and February. I need to find something to keep me occupied during those blue months for me! (just read back - looks like I'm rushing through life, doesn't it? Guess I just need to slow down...)
Uh-Oh - now you've opened up a whole new can of worms for Aunt Amelia to wonder about! Let's see what her next post will be about!!! JK, AA!
The furnace is on here again this morning as well...and it's raining (surprise, surprise). Our restlessness is about getting onto the fields (which are water-logged) and starting the spring field-work (which is a month behind schedule).
ReplyDeleteHome...always the best place to end up at!
I hear the quiet roar of our new, yes new, furnace. Up till about 10 days ago all we had was one floor furnace, which heated the hallway. Period. If we wanted to get warm (and it DOES get cold here in this old house), we straddled the heater and fought to keep our territory.
ReplyDeleteIt is a foggy, chilly day, but I love the contrast and am happy for my garden, which needs a break.
About January of every year I get the seasonal restlessness, though I love my home and my life and am so grateful everyday for the simple joys. But, I miss Maine.
I make bouquets, clean, weed, and dig into projects when I get restless. Sometimes I think I do EVERYTHING EXCEPT what I'm supposed to be doing...like working on my book. Right now!
Sending thoughts your way,
Sharon
Maybe restlessness comes with the changing seasons. I know that I'm feeling that way, but I attribute it to longing for sunshine and warmer weather. The furnace is off only because we didn't turn it up this morning, but I'm sitting at my desk with my ceramic heater blowing cozily at my feet. And I think it's time for some hot tea.
ReplyDeleteRestlessness can also be a sign of something new coming down the pike. Daily routines combined with a bit of whimsy - like beginning a new project, help me. Sometimes.
Seasonal Restlessness. I've got a full-blown case myself! I'm happy to learn the NAME for it! I sit (think, wonder, dream, hope, pray, etc.)...then I flit. Then I sit some more.
ReplyDeleteI think part of the reason for the sit/flit syndrome for me is that there is so much to do I don't know where to START.
OK. I'm old & experienced enough to know what to do about that.
I'm close to Judy so you already know what we are having for weather here today. I keep listening to the Manitoba flooding and the Mississipi(sp?) flooding and just can't imagine what those folks are dealing with. We will surely be able to cope with rain.
ReplyDeleteWe had a major thunderstorm with huge wind last night. I expected to wake up and see all of our porch and lawn furniture gone. Luckily it was still there. The floods and tornados have been devasting....My heart goes out to anyone who is going through this.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Penny
I get restless during the winter months and into spring. I want to get out in the yard and play in the dirt and it's usually too cold. Now that it's warmer I am a happy camper. Today I did take a break and read most of the day on the back screened-in porch. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteRestlessness? Yep it seems I've got it too. There are so many things I think about staying or going from. More going lately.
ReplyDeleteLeann
I am soooo glad to be at my home....I am trying to ease into the work....but it is hard. I love foofing the house...but that will have to wait for a few days!
ReplyDeleteI do, indeed, and this is the season for me, also. I flit from one thing to another, sometimes not finishing either one. I find myself on the verge of tears a lot of the time. Nothing in my closet looks *right*...and yet I don't want to *mess with* shopping (i hate clothes shopping with a passion ALL the time, really)....
ReplyDeleteWinter time is MY time. I love every thing about it.........sigh
My heart goes out to all who have lost their homes to the tornadoes and floods. We never know when disaster can hit :(
ReplyDeleteAs you know I love to travel so I am often far from home. I love seeing amd learning new things but in the end it is always so good to go home!