My husband,
family, friends, dogs, good health,
my beliefs, etc.
These are all of
the most important big things
in my life
that are good for my soul
but, aside from the obvious,
there are some little things
that feed my soul
as well.
I came across
a quote the other day
from Rebecca Stead that stated,
"Pajamas are good for the soul."
I immediately knew
that this connected with me.
It is hard to explain
what the feeling is.
There is a calmness and happiness,
a satisfaction and softness,
that I feel
right down to my toes.
Like when there is nothing
that I have to do,
no obligations to fulfill,
and I can stay in my pajamas all day,
for no other reason except
that it just feels right
and it feels
good for my soul.
Another piece of my life
that is good for my soul
is having a clean and pretty home.
This is not something
that just occurred in my adult self.
I can remember taking great pleasure
in fixing up my childhood rooms.
I am certainly not
a trained decorator
but I do take pride in
trying to show my home
to its best advantage.
I do love to watch television
and as I sit
at my usual spot on the couch
and my eyes veer from the TV
this is what I see...
...the game table
in front of the arched French doors
that separate the parlor
from the sitting room.
This is my most favorite view.
I have mentioned before
how it is the reason
we bought our Cottage.
For some reason,
the other night
as my eyes strayed from Netflix,
I got that good soul feeling
while looking at the game table
and the way it was arranged.
Then it struck me,
this spot that I love so much,
is always my first go-to
when it comes time
for a décor change.
This is the spot
in the Cottage
that is good for my soul.
This is the spot
that always gives my eyes comfort,
that gives that "pajama" feeling
whenever I look at it.
I have shown photos
of how this spot looks now
and how it has looked in the past.
I feel that it is important
to have at least
one small thing in life,
aside from the obvious,
that is special to each of us
so that our minds can
calm and relax
and take pleasure in a
"pajama" moment.
One simple moment
that is good for
all our souls.
And it doesn't hurt
when my sweet husband
comes home with
a beautiful bouquet of
my favorite flowers...
...and brings sunshine along!
Is it any wonder
that he is at
the top of my list?
Do you have
a special something
that is
good for your soul?
...Judy...
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