Let's have a summer of love, shall we?
Let's love what we have right now...not when this or that is just right. Right now.
I'm including everything in my summer of love. Even if things are falling apart or nothing is going the way I thought it'd go...I'm gonna love it exactly as is. Life is always easier when I accept it exactly how it is in this v. moment. x
Oh Janet I love your point of view. It's such a healthy outlook; I'm going to embrace it. You are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBobbie Allgood
Wow, you just gave me good advice that I need to heed IMMEDIATELY. Thank you, Janet! You were always a wise girl. Wishing you well in what's already our hot Southern Calif summer.
ReplyDeleteI must write this down and put it somewhere I can see and remember it. Your home is beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteDarby
Thank you,Janet. I needed this reminder.xxx
ReplyDeleteJanet, you are totally right on......xo
ReplyDeleteVery wise advice, Janet. Thank you. Simplicity in both home and heart. I love it!
ReplyDeleteYour post could not have come at a better time. I always take flowers when visiting my husband's grave each Father's Day and his birthday. This year it was Sally Holmes roses from the back patio for my pizza man. The beautiful interior shots of your home seem to have gotten me back on course, as well as, the sage advice I will try to remember each day. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is looking spectacular. Something like that must bring such peace. I hope you are well and not too sad these days. I feel that my own husband, age 71, has beginning signs of dementia. I know that one of us will go first. After 51 years together, it is a sad thought. I am glad that you have found some happiness in simple things, but I understand that life cannot be the same without your dear husband.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful words, Janet. Thank you. I will embrace a summer of love along with you. I read Byron Katie "Loving What Is" a few years ago and it changed my life. Radically and irrevocably changed my life. Your words and photos brought peace to my heart this evening. Peace be with you. xo karen
ReplyDeleteI'm in. Thanks for reminding us what is really important!
ReplyDeletePerfect reminder--thank you! I always enjoy shots of your lovely home. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. Been in a blue funk as of late and your post is a reminder to snap out of it! There is always something to love. So I take your gentle words, burn sage in the corners of our home and my heart and bless all I see. Wishing you a bright Summer Solstice and Peace. Be well. . .
ReplyDeleteJust the thing I needed this morning. Peace and plenty. I'm in, Summer of Love!
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Karen
Such a beautiful and timely sentiment, and something I really needed right now. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMy kids (all grown) first Father's Day without their Dad. It was a tough day for all of us. So many wonderful memories. He will be gone for one year on Sept 1st. After 40 years together it's hard to find balance in this new world I find myself in. Being good with where I am right now is gentle reminder to stay in the moment. Not looking behind in what was or to the future it what will be....but right here right now. Thanks Janet - Have a fantastic summer of love!!
ReplyDeleteSuch good advice. I am always thinking about the future and I will be happy when ... whatever ... happens. Lately I am trying to embrace and enjoy the small things in the NOW life.
ReplyDeleteYour house is just lovely as ever, so chic
Janey
Thank you for the wise reminder! Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Just putting on my Scott McKenzie, San Francisco as we speak.
ReplyDeleteWise words. Wishing peace and kindness for us all!
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly! I just passed my 9 year anniversary of my husband's death & it wasn't long after he died that I began seeing life differently. I try to embrace & enjoy every ordinary day & not make mountains out of molehills. We often don't realize how good we have it.
ReplyDelete...all is grace!
Best advice I've gotten lately!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see your home and it is as beautiful as ever. ❤
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ReplyDeleteHow bittersweet, I have fond memories of the Summer of Love, and we do need another one! Thanks for the inspiration, and the beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteI’m definitely joining you for a summer of love. I can’t express how grateful I am for your sweet thoughts and sage advice. Always a breath of fresh air!
ReplyDeletei love this! And the inspiring pictures as well. 🌺
ReplyDeleteI’m going to look back at your older post as well for some inspiration today. My health isn’t always acting like I’d want it to But you inspire me to jump into what I have and enjoy 😊 thank you🌺 nancy
The perfect advice I needed :) I love your posts as they are always beautiful and peaceful - thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just love your little cottage - It is my dream home and all of your fabulous things that you have put in it. - One day hopefully I will be able to find something like this. And this is the perfect time for a 'Summer of Love'
ReplyDeletehealthy honest philosophy
ReplyDeletethank you, Janet
you share it well in thought and your lovely home