July 12, 2008 at 2:20 am (comfort, philosophy)
Tags: fire, shelter, wind
For many days recently, a chill wind has been blowing. Yesterday was a day of reprieve, of a day to get washing of clothes done, and firewood collected. There were even a few moments of exposing the arms to the sunlight, before the chill descended again. But the reprieve was short lived and so I sit inside, for a change feeling glad to be inside, and sheltered from the elements.
The cats are glad to be inside also; the matriarch has the prime place in front of the fire, another sleeps on a chair, while the third is restless. He wants to be with me, but also to be outside, and so is unable to settle for long. I feel like that when the conditions are at odds with my mood, but right now, I am content to stay within, and let the storms rage outside.
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April 26, 2008 at 7:46 am (comfort, philosophy)
Tags: clothes, colour, texture
When I am feeling tired, when I am feeling sad, when I feel I need some nurturing, I reach for my ‘comfort clothes’. These are for me, a pair of fleecy trousers, socks, T-shirt and Angora pullover, all in lavender. Somehow, when I am wearing these, the world seems less tough, I feel safer…..comforted. It feels I can relax, and just let my cares recede while I snuggle into my lavender cloud.
Colour plays a significant part in my life. The colour of the sunrise can enliven me, give me impetus for the day. And at the end of the day, the sunset can bring me to a pause, to reflect with gratefulness for the day.
As a gardener, of course colour is important. Not just for the flowers, but for all the shades of green and grey and red of the leaves. The subtleties of the shades can warn me of a potential health problem with the plant, or show me how happy it is. And the colour of the earth……ahh…….the infinite range there.
Texture is another important aspect. Softness equates with gentleness, soft and encouraging touch. Fluffy, soft Angora. It reminds me to show my softness, my gentleness. That I can be soft, gentle AND strong.
Bright colours have their place, but when I need some nurturing, it’s the pastel colours I reach for. Soft and easy of the eye. My skin seems to FEEL the difference. That’s why I have red woolly socks for winter activities - as I joke, they help me to run faster!
When I need my comfort clothes, I do not think intellectually about what to select….I simply trust my self to know. But it always comes back to my lavender cloud…………
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