Your Loving Home

How to be at peace anywhere

Cinnamon sourdough banana bread amongst the tiny wildflowers in the lawn this spring. -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.

“When you make your heart your home, you become aware of things imperceptible to others.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, Night of a Thousand Thoughts

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A few days ago, my heart felt heavy, as if I carried a weighted bag of sadness around with me. I do not know why grief returned with a dark cloud upon my hours, but I shed tears of sorrow in the garden.

At times, without warning, difficult feelings can emerge.

Our beautiful side garden full of blooming roses! -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.

We can honor them by letting tears flow and allowing ourselves time to feel emotions. For me, time spent wandering through the garden, touching blooms and leaves, serves as a balm for my soul.

I often feel the gentle energy of my grandma when I visit her rosebush. Standing tall with sunset-colored blossoms, she comforts me.

Our hearts can rest outside.

Tiny elderflower blossoms smell heavenly! -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.