Farewells make my heart leap … and sink, just a little. This year has carried me through all kinds of changes. It’s tossed me up and set me gently back down, all the wiser for the stumbling and I hope, more compassionate. I’ve been blessed by the love and radiant kindness of family, friends and you. Each one of you makes a difference and your presence here is deeply felt. I’m thankful for this space we share and for your visits. You’ve made me laugh and smile ’til it aches. You’ve extended friendship that feels like kin; the best kind of kinfolk!
In the midst of all you’ve accomplished and even in all that you’ve hesitatingly begun, I hope you’ve found time to honour the courage it’s taken to show the world a little more of who you really are. And I hope that you’ll continue to slow down and find awe in everyday beauty as it lays itself before you. Taking the time to turn over those moments like curious, beautiful stones, collecting the ones that matter and casting away those that weigh you down.
Thank you, readers and friends! I wish you much bliss in the new year.
J xx
photos by: bliss {in images}
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HAPPY 2013!
my cyber friend
To you as well, Maria! Let’s make it a great one.
Lovely.
Thank you – and Happy New Year, too!
Thank You. Wishing you a happy start to the year!
These images and your words are pure balm to my soul, dear J. I lost my entire family this year. Not through death, but through unkindness, cruelty, and an inability to accept anyone who does not embrace their faith, their worldview. It nearly killed me, but today I am at rest. Your blog has been inestimable comfort to me, a place to retreat and disappear into quietness and rest. Thank you. XO
I’m so sorry, Krista. Losing our kin, in any circumstance, can make it hard to navigate this world. Family of our own choosing can help smooth old wounds and grief. And provide us with love beyond measure. I’m so happy to know you and to love who you truly are. Holding your heart in my heart on this sun-filled, first day of the new year. XX
Happy 2013. I look forward to many more blissful, peaceful visits to your pages.
2013. It’s always a bit odd to write a new year for the first time! Very happy to know you enjoy visiting here, Steven. I hope the sun has made an appearance over there on this first day of ’13! Not a bad way to begin the year in these parts!
Bright, shiny and fairly quiet here today. A perfect start to the year.
Hi Love,
¡Feliz Año Nuevo ! , le echo de menos tanto.
I wish you all the very best, I love getting your posts!
Big love from Ecuador!
Oh, my heart—it’s you! Do you remember New Year’s eve 1987? Who could forget the next morning … and that walk down the upstairs hall. HA! I love and miss you. So damn much. X
Yes that was some night, for both of us!!! I miss you so damn much too my love, we need to talk. That means skype darlin’! C’mon!
XOXO
No arm-twisting needed! xx
ahhh Jacqueline – thank you so much for the beauty you share here… and the calm.
wishing you a lovely night tonight and a bright and shiny new year full of…
BLISS.
go easy -p
Sending you warm wishes on a cool evening. May your evening be as celebratory as you wish it to be! Big love, J X
Wishing you a Happy New Year! x
And to you as well! I hope school, blogging, photo-snapping and life take you on a wonderful ride … xx