Vacation to a destination or relaxation of the body

Adventurous mind or amusement of the senses,

Thrill for the eyes or zen for the soul,

What is it you plan to do with your precious time?

DG

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting.

Whenever we think of vacation, first thing that comes to our mind is seaside landscape, tall coconut trees, the deep blue ocean, amazing food, mesmerizing sunsets, a book and a hammock.

Coffee and more coffee, nature and more nature, time unfolding slowly and the eyes beholding and refusing to let go of the magic in the moment.

That’s how I felt our trip to Jamaica, blooming like a flower with shades of vibrant colors unfolding slowly each day. The Jamaican food, the colorful country, breathtaking views and their amusing quotes “ya mon” – ‘yes man’, “Irie” – ‘everything is good’ are few of my favorites.

Coffee is like a hug in a mug

A birthday is a step up in life,

You progress, you grow and become wise

You may think you are aging and growing old

Life seems elusive and fast tracking with every year

If a goose would refuse to spread its wings where would be the gosling?

DG

We celebrated G’s birthday a quiet dinner , cake cutting and lots of pictures. Sometimes we think having a big celebration , throwing a huge party , wearing new clothes , buying expensive gifts should be the way for celebrating birthdays. Well I used to think the same but lately a desire for simple pleasures precedes any extravagance.

I like to keep it simple and live by the principle less is more. Cooking, decorating , reading , playing cards with kids , sitting in the backyard swing day dreaming , watching movies brought from the library and writing not only gives us space to unwind from the daily grind of life’s relentless demands but also has a calming effect on the so-called busyness that we are surrounded day in and day out.  Now remembering the soothing lullaby my mom used to sing to calm my nerves as a kid..takes me back into nostalgic years of pure wonder and contentment.

Weekly Treats:

1. BK Shivani’s : The purpose of Life Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwtIYZ8Coo4

2. Movie : Red Dog: True Blue

“In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.” – Laurence Stern

Solitude is it a feeling or an expression 
Sets my entire being into a mission
to find a ray of silent exuberance

Sometimes I question myself why do I have to wait for special occasions to treat myself with things that I love, like these ladoos . Undoubtedly one of my favorite foods but they get made once a year. People say limit your sweet intake , too much sugar is not good , delicious they may be but still very unhealthy. But my Aaji (grandmother) used to say when you eat things made with your hands it gives gratification to your mind , healing and nourishment to your body and a visual treat to your eyes unlike anything which is artificial or store brought. So sure I will eat my home made ladoos in solitude of my mind guiltless.

Weekly Treats:

• The Giver – Lois Lowry
• https://www.rowdykittens.com/blog/2018/5/weekly-links-take-your-data-and-go-home
  

Love of coffee makes me dream

Dreams that do not vaporize

Love of mugs that brews the hustle

The flavor within so subtle

Food for thought, food for indulgence, food for memories, food for happiness ..can any thing else be associated with so many happy things other than food. People don’t care about it any more but shouldn’t they because its the only thing that nurtures, satisfies, not only the senses but also the soul.