Original Fridgesays quote.

As I was putting this blog together, I was thinking about quotes such as ‘fill your cup’ and empowering quotes about authenticity. Then I made a cup of tea and unlocked the joy of the universe. Simplicity

It started a few weeks ago when I made a cuppa and added half a teaspoon of honey – it tasted like joy and gave me the energetic lift we all sometimes need late afternoon. It’s not necessary the done thing and usually I don’t have any sugar in my tea but I’ve found every now and then it elevates my tea to a new height.

In fact today we had a slow Sunday with no plans. The Mr and I left the boy at home cleaning his room (listening to an eclectic collection of music) and did a food shop – after that I was free of any plans and ‘pottered’ around the house and realised that the simplicity of my joy. I repotted one of my favourite house plants and walked the dog, then I came home made a cuppa and read my book. I then interacted with our menagerie of reptiles, baked and if you haven’t fallen asleep yet, here comes the learning part…I loved my day. Nothing complicated, nothing expensive (if you forget the food shop) and I felt rejuvenated.

Sometimes activities that fill us with joy don’t involve other people or going too far from home. I also realised that all of the things I enjoyed (except for the tea) involved caring. However, there was no demand and the care was given in my own time frame because I enjoyed it rather than because I felt obliged or was on someone else’s time frame. Having people or creatures demand is exhausting…my examples include ‘what’s for dinner?’ and ‘Can a friend come around?’

Make a list of the activities you enjoy. You may realise they are simple and accessible, If so, carve out time in your week to do them more often. I always feel better when I’ve walked the dog and been out in nature, even if the weather wasn’t ideal. If you are writing a list and it includes ‘cruises, golf, sailing, sky diving’ I hope you find the budget so that you can access them regularly. We all need to fill our cup, some people like to drink out of rude mugs (my collection is inspiring) and some prefer China tea cups decorated in gold. Authenticity matters and life is too short for a cup of tea from an ugly mug.