By surrounding myself with creativity from other people (embroidered tablecloths, original art, beautiful glass etc) I find inspiration and reassurance that I, too, can produce something beautiful and original. Even if it's a meal, a piece of writing, or a rough sketch in my sketchbook. We need to try and be in tune with our surroundings and not force it. Love this post, Lyndsay.
Ooo Yasmin that is a brilliant idea and a great point, it also sounds like you are surrounded by much beauty! I love your way of thinking about how we too are capable of creating something wonderful, albeit in our own expression. And yes, you are right, this is something I keep coming back to in this very slow process of making a home, that it needs to evolve and not be forced. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your lovely insights xx
Yes exactly that Chloe! I have to remind myself that the uninterrupted desk moments are so rare that I need to find creativity in other corners and the fullness of everydayness too xx
So happy to have you here Claire! Thank you for reading and I am happy to have brought a new perspective on home. I so look forward to reading more of the nourishing words and ideas in your publication xx
Ah thank you Sarah, I am so glad they came across that way.
Ha yes I am partial to a good hot chocolate and can see myself getting on board with ceremonial cacao too! I like the idea of chocolate and writing (as we have discussed before) in warming beverage form! xx
So many nuggets in this piece, so wonderful. Your writing is beautiful. Loved the from Erdrich, I'm in the phase of witnessing my 5yr old claim more independence meaning more space for me for my creative work projects- but at times this blank space is hard and frightening.
We the gentle return of the light, I've been basking in the shadows that I'm seeing around my apartment.
Thank you so much for reading and for your comments Gursharn. Oh wow, I feel like 5 is a milestone especially with school etc. It’s strange to think of it being just a year away for me and I can totally relate to the space feeling actually quite intimidating. When I have access to free time now I am often overwhelmed about where to begin. I do hope the blank space begins to soften for you.
And how beautiful that you are noticing the gradual return of the light, I also feel that by the end of January the light has become markedly longer. Love the idea of basking in the winter light! Enjoy xx
So beautiful, and such a wonderful reminder of the way we can weave creativity into so many pieces of life. Your words are poetry and speak to my soul always xxxx
Thank you dear one. Yes it is encouraging to think of creativity as accessible in some way in this mothering chapter, even when it is less spacious than we would like. Thank you for your kindest words, I’m so glad my thoughts on the page spoke to you xx
So glad it resonated Annabel. Yes I loved that little discovery too. I often think of creativity as producing or making something artistic so I loved the notion that it is a way of thinking/approaching something and it really is accessible to everyone and at any time xx
This is a really interesting post for me, as it evokes a specific era of parenting that I feel I experience only in snatches now that the girls are older. I used to be with them and around them at the kitchen table all the time that we were at home, but slowly – in increments I can't quite put my finger on – they have migrated upstairs to their own spaces to do what they do. I remember wondering when they might feel confident to do so, particularly since my eldest struggled so much with anxiety when she was in early primary school. But now I so relish those rare moments where we all potter together on our own things around the dining table. Make a point of recording what they've spoken about while we've been busy. It's lovely. We have to enjoy whatever form our creative life takes as it's never static for long...
Ah thank you so much for reading and sharing your perspective Lindsay. I recognise that feeling of incremental change, like you slowly begin to notice that things have become slightly easier or different without you fully realising.
I am so deep in this phase of mothering that I simply cannot imagine the children going off to their own rooms , it’s wonderful to hear that your girls are confident and happy in their own company, especially your eldest who struggled when she was younger.
I love the idea of taking note of what is being chatted about in these moments of co-existence. Ours are currently only tiny fragments of contentment until a demand is made and a need requires meeting but I love the idea that these moments of mutual pottering will continue to be precious, and yes I absolutely agree that we must embrace creativity in all its forms as it unfolds in each phase of life xx
By surrounding myself with creativity from other people (embroidered tablecloths, original art, beautiful glass etc) I find inspiration and reassurance that I, too, can produce something beautiful and original. Even if it's a meal, a piece of writing, or a rough sketch in my sketchbook. We need to try and be in tune with our surroundings and not force it. Love this post, Lyndsay.
Ooo Yasmin that is a brilliant idea and a great point, it also sounds like you are surrounded by much beauty! I love your way of thinking about how we too are capable of creating something wonderful, albeit in our own expression. And yes, you are right, this is something I keep coming back to in this very slow process of making a home, that it needs to evolve and not be forced. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your lovely insights xx
Such a timely reminder of creativity being in the small moments, and not just the rare blessed sitting alone at desk ones! ❤️
Yes exactly that Chloe! I have to remind myself that the uninterrupted desk moments are so rare that I need to find creativity in other corners and the fullness of everydayness too xx
This is so beautiful. I've never thought of home this way before.
So happy to have you here Claire! Thank you for reading and I am happy to have brought a new perspective on home. I so look forward to reading more of the nourishing words and ideas in your publication xx
Your words so soft and soothing, Lyndsay. And this is such a beautiful reminder of how we can live creatively through the art of noticing 💛
Oh and I’m pleased I’m not the only one who enjoys both tea and coffee, and maybe a warming mug of cocoa, too 😂
Ah thank you Sarah, I am so glad they came across that way.
Ha yes I am partial to a good hot chocolate and can see myself getting on board with ceremonial cacao too! I like the idea of chocolate and writing (as we have discussed before) in warming beverage form! xx
So many nuggets in this piece, so wonderful. Your writing is beautiful. Loved the from Erdrich, I'm in the phase of witnessing my 5yr old claim more independence meaning more space for me for my creative work projects- but at times this blank space is hard and frightening.
We the gentle return of the light, I've been basking in the shadows that I'm seeing around my apartment.
Thank you so much for reading and for your comments Gursharn. Oh wow, I feel like 5 is a milestone especially with school etc. It’s strange to think of it being just a year away for me and I can totally relate to the space feeling actually quite intimidating. When I have access to free time now I am often overwhelmed about where to begin. I do hope the blank space begins to soften for you.
And how beautiful that you are noticing the gradual return of the light, I also feel that by the end of January the light has become markedly longer. Love the idea of basking in the winter light! Enjoy xx
Look forward to journeying and weaving with your words and meanderings through this season. Thank you Lyndsay. 😊
So beautiful, and such a wonderful reminder of the way we can weave creativity into so many pieces of life. Your words are poetry and speak to my soul always xxxx
Thank you dear one. Yes it is encouraging to think of creativity as accessible in some way in this mothering chapter, even when it is less spacious than we would like. Thank you for your kindest words, I’m so glad my thoughts on the page spoke to you xx
I love this, and the idea creativity can apply to anything, and is found in those small moments of being as much as anything else. ❤️
So glad it resonated Annabel. Yes I loved that little discovery too. I often think of creativity as producing or making something artistic so I loved the notion that it is a way of thinking/approaching something and it really is accessible to everyone and at any time xx
This is a really interesting post for me, as it evokes a specific era of parenting that I feel I experience only in snatches now that the girls are older. I used to be with them and around them at the kitchen table all the time that we were at home, but slowly – in increments I can't quite put my finger on – they have migrated upstairs to their own spaces to do what they do. I remember wondering when they might feel confident to do so, particularly since my eldest struggled so much with anxiety when she was in early primary school. But now I so relish those rare moments where we all potter together on our own things around the dining table. Make a point of recording what they've spoken about while we've been busy. It's lovely. We have to enjoy whatever form our creative life takes as it's never static for long...
Ah thank you so much for reading and sharing your perspective Lindsay. I recognise that feeling of incremental change, like you slowly begin to notice that things have become slightly easier or different without you fully realising.
I am so deep in this phase of mothering that I simply cannot imagine the children going off to their own rooms , it’s wonderful to hear that your girls are confident and happy in their own company, especially your eldest who struggled when she was younger.
I love the idea of taking note of what is being chatted about in these moments of co-existence. Ours are currently only tiny fragments of contentment until a demand is made and a need requires meeting but I love the idea that these moments of mutual pottering will continue to be precious, and yes I absolutely agree that we must embrace creativity in all its forms as it unfolds in each phase of life xx
Ah thank you so much for reading Luisa, I am so delighted that it felt that way and it means a lot for you to say xx