Julia Baird, Author, Journalist and Thalassophile recently wrote about the simple exercise of making a list of things you love. Inspired by her, and by Andrea Gibson who inspired Julia, I decided to make my own.
- I love the feel of a book in my hand; no substitute can ever give the same contentment. I love words and the power of language.
- I love the Dulux paint colour grey green for its peace and beauty. The soft pale green welcomes the garden inside.
- I love lakes, hills, rivers, creeks and trees; lakes for their tranquillity, the hills for their changing colours, the rivers and creeks in ebb and flow; and the strength and majesty of trees.
- I love the sparkle of a small child’s eyes when they are telling you something very important; I love the stories children make up with such conviction when they’re trying to get out of trouble!
- I love snuggling down in bed with a morning cup of coffee.
- I love the patient unfurling of a rosebud into full bloom revealing secrets at their heart.
- I love the sound of rain on a tin roof and the smell of earth after rain.
- I love the sound of a Kookaburra laughing and the chortle of a Magpie.
- I love reflections on water and dappled light.
- I love the character of old houses and the stories they can tell.
I found it uplifting to gather them together in a collection, with the memories of feelings felt.
And you — what do you love?
~ Image credit: Matt Gleeson – The renewal of trees after fire
Curating Quietude 
What a fascinating way to experience ourselves. ❤️
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