TODAY I RELISHED…

rel·ish

~verb (used with object)

     ~to take pleasure in; like; enjoy.

Today was one of those days.   I did not relish it.  I was worried in it.  I was overwhelmed in it.  I was sad in it.  Today was just one of those days.

And in this one of those days, I am taking a moment to relish.  To relive the moments and recognize the the good.  The pleasure and like.

Today I relished eating breakfast with my daughter.  Drinking coffee and eating freshly made bread while talking of the important and unimportant;

Today I relished an email from a friend.  Recognizing gifts I have for her and asking me for support.  Knowing that the gifts lie in our relationship and our connection to each other.

Today I relished rigorously cleaning my kitchen.  Washing floors and counters.  Cleaning out.

Today I relished the words I wrote for my blog and also in a letter.  Creating space and time for the important.  Naming the important with my words.

Today I relished spending time with a friend at her house.  Doing the ordinary.  Knowing the ordinary was couched in unending support.

Today I relished seeing my son.  Knowing he is fine and will be fine.

Today I relished the quick step I had as I ran to the car with my groceries.  Recognizing my energy and a lightness of being that comes from exercise and good eating.

Today I relished creating work that will make a difference to the teachers I meet with this week.  Knowing that the time spent will benefit students.  Knowing that my work supports.

Today I relished a hot bath.  Relaxing my body, mind and spirit.  Rejuvenating self with candles and the works.

Today I relished feeling.  Feeling sad.  Feeling overwhelmed.  Feeling worried.  Feeling to my bone.

Today I relished balance, even when everything feels out of whack.  Choosing to look at--to relish-- what is—not rely on what is felt.