Happy Sunday lovely people!
I hope you are having a beautiful Sunday and an empowering new year! As for my life, the past year totally kicked my ass. However, other than a few emotional adjustments to my new life, I think so far I am kicking ass in 2018! I moved into my little cottage a few days ago, I launched this blog, I have been invited to Spain to teach “Rewilding” and I have my sister Grace in my life again (I moved to the US for just under 5 years and recently returned). Being close to my sister again makes my heart sing. She is one of the strongest, most courageous, beautiful women I am honoured to know.
Life is bliss; that is my mantra. I am feeling truly optimistic. In the moments that are intense, I remind myself to calm my mind, connect with my heart, and allow my breath to wash over my body. It is an excellent practice, especially when you are facing a lot of change. I woke this morning to the sound of rain. For some people, rain is a nuisance. For me, it is a breath of fresh air. Rain reminds me that change facilitates growth.
I have often wondered if I am Pluviophile:
“A pluviophile is a lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days.”
This morning I found the rain particularly therapeutic. It feels refreshing. Calming. Grounding. Rejuvenating. On the topic of rain, a story came to mind. A young male journalist who was interested in learning about longevity from centenarians:
“A centenarian is person who lives to or beyond the age of 100 years.”
So this young journalist began interviewing centenarians from around the world. The question he asked each of them was this,
“What lifestyle choices do you feel attributed to your longevity?”
There were a variety of intriguing answers from these beautiful wise souls, but one answer is particularly relevant to the topic of rain. The answer from a man who was 113 years old was:
“It’s simple. When it rains, I let it.”
That life lesson from a man who lived to be well over 100 years of age resonates with this phase of my life. I accept and embrace the process and challenge of change and when it rains and when it pours, I let it…
I hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
From my heart to yours,
Joy
One of the reasons why I fell in love with Finland, was sitting out on a lakefront dock, in a warm summer rain, totally naked, cooling off from sauna. And not worrying if anyone saw me, as that is so common to see here. Rain is indeed therapeutic.
Adorable! Just be as you are!
Awe thanks! 💕
Let it rain! I am glad you found your bliss again!
Thank you! 😘