It is a perfect day in the country. A seductive whisper of a breeze carried the perfume of freshly cut hay drying in the brilliant sunshine. I sipped my freshly brewed French press coffee on the front patio. This is our version of a front porch. We watch the world and our neighbors drive by. Friends and even total strangers wave.
Today I am doing absolutely nothing. I am taking time to celebrate the one week anniversary of the best news in the world. The heavy specter of cancer is history. Five years of this has left its mark. Now I am doing everything in my power to erase it. Today is the sweetness of doing nothing.
This is a modern extravagance. The luxury of time. It is not idleness. It is not inactivity. It is not navel gazing. This is the state of being contemplative.
The sweetness of doing nothing.
D’accord!
great news & great post & great nuthin’ do-in’s…
good for you Virginia
xo pat
Pat I so appreciate your thoughts. You have personally been on this journey and know the blackness of it. You also understand the part I am unable to speak about. Perhaps one day I will have the courage. Virginia
Virginia…if anyone deserves a day to lounge and soak up the sunshine it’s you : ) A time for introspection and breathing out all the negative energy from the last 5 years. The flowers are lovely as always and the coffee sounds magnificent! Hope you enjoy. BTW….I found your poor little lost email…had gone to my junk mail and was undetected…so sorry I didn’t respond sooner. If you would like to choose a card that I have created in exchange for your tasty care package I will be delighted to send it. Extra thoughts prayers and huggs to you. Ginny
Ginny it would be heavenly to have one of your cards. You choose for me. I am baking cookies today. Virginia
You deserve to celebrate!!! A big hug from way over here in Paris from us BollyChees! 🙂
A hug right back to the BollyChees. V.
Congratulations! That is a huge milestone. We don’t take the time to be contemplative often enough. Its something we should all cultivate more of. Think of it as setting a great example for the rest of us. Annette at http://aspenmeadows.blogspot.com/
I think about this a great deal. How can I make things better – for myself, for my friends, even strangers. Tennessee Williams said in A Street Car Named Desire – “I shall always be grateful for the kindness of strangers”. Virginia
Knock-Knock!! I pick the striped chair in the sunshine. In my basket, I have white wine and “Zucchini Carpaccio” with feta and raspberry vinegar, along with quarts of chilled soupe glacée aux pousses d’épinard and crevettes. T. (Again, thanks for sharing the fabulous news. I’m still celebrating!!)
Theadora you’re a dear. It has been a long five years. I hope to never repeat what has happened during that time. What a swell menu. I am picking tiny zucchini from the garden for the carpaccio then off to the lovely village of Ladner and market for the rest of the ingredients. I’ve just added another cushion for your feet with the the stunner toes. Virginia
Yes, you do deserve to sit and enjoy time………and what a beautiful from patio you have. I can hear the birds as they sing you some sweet songs while you drink your coffee. Dearest Virginia I wish you so much joy and happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Dear Tin Man you always say the most wonderful words. They bring joy and happiness (as you say) to my heart. Virginia
What great news! I have also triumphed over cancer and understand the release you must feel. Enjoy your rest time xx
Congratulations to you Christy. This cancer is a terrible thing and the battle is relentless. I so appreciate you writing to me. It was not an easy decision to write about what had happened to me. Virginia
I have barely written on the topic myself – it does take courage and that is why I wanted to share a bit with you Virginia as I understand… Take care xx
This is a sweet post of relaxation, contemplation and simply enjoying time, which we usually say we don’t have enough of…You deserve every minute of peace, enjoying your beautiful front porch and I have to say that I love the stone work on your house, too, Virginia! Hugs to you and I’m very happy you can breathe easier and move forward in life with a smile~
Encouraging words. I do so enjoy hearing from you. I am still getting used to being cancer free. I’m glad you love the stone work. The same stone work is the feature of the fire place in the family room.
Big Hugs Virginia
Well Good for you! What a rough few years you have had. And you carry yourself with such calm and elegance. Your day in the sun just letting the scent of the flowers waft past is richly deserved. So few understand the gift of stillness.. love celi
I think about the sweetness of doing nothing,then I read Celi’s post. Your energy, your efforts, they are enormous. I am so proud to have your support. Love Virginia
Lovely post… I look forward to more.
I am delighted to have you on this journey. Thank you for your good words Carolyn. Virginia
Virginia, you have such a wonderful spirit, positivity and zest for life – what a great encouragement for others!
I am very happy to hear news of your triumph – and what a wonderful way to celebrate. 🙂
Thank you for the positive words, Tricia. I do indeed have lots to celebrate. Virginia
Ah….a perfectly wonderful post of celebration for a very noteworthy milestone. I too celebrated my five year “mark” earlier this year. It’s just lovely to be alive and living in the moment isn’t it? We never know what tomorrow will bring – it’s all about today. Enjoy this day and many, many more to come Virginia.
Pam
Pam and furry many toed Sam I am so happy to hear from you, that you also celebrated your five year mark. You are so right about living in the moment. It is not just words. Today is the ONLY day we have. Enjoy your day also Pam. Virginia
It looks and sounds perfect.
Thank you Resa. Virginia
effortlessly contemplative, a non hankering mind, with perfect nothing, and the beautiful patio offcourse .. i guess with all of this life is saying “well, You did fine see !! ” 🙂
Chandan thank you for writing such thoughtful words. Virginia
How sweet is nothing to do!
The sweetest thing IS to do nothing. Even for a few hours. Virginia
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