Simplicity of Abundance

"Not what we have, but what we enjoy

constitutes our abundance."

Epicurus

Relocating to Nashville, Tennessee fulfilled many desires of mine, but I had not expected to live in my new apartment for simply a week.  There was barely time to unpack when the tornadoes passing through brought me to my daughter's lovely home to help with my grandkids as their daycare had been damaged.  Before I could return to my apartment, the virus became headlines sheltering me in place at my daughter's.  Both she and her amazing husband were instructed to work from home.

It has been five months now and I am still without my things.  Books, journals, clothing, accessories all remain at my apartment.  It is amazing how one comes to a more simple life when they do not have 'things' surrounding them.  Now, I seldom think of my jewelry, favorite glassware or keepsake quilt.   Love and comfort abounds in so many other ways.

There is always an abundance of love swirling around inside and outside of this accommodating home.  There is a thriving garden, super blooming flowers, a multitude of hugs and entertaining conversations with the wee ones. I patiently await excursions to my favorite Nashville haunts, but in time this too shall come.  There is nurturing space for writing and pondering the changes of this world, and I am thriving right where I have been so deeply welcomed.