Please forgive the short absence from this space, these last days were all about pausing...exhaling...and savoring the beauty of family and feasting on the sensational winter weather!
I find pauses in the steamtrain of life can bring such refreshing if we can drink deep and with longing to savor: the vibrant blue sky, the warmth of the sun and the contrasting cool and chill when the sun hides its face...
It was with such longing that we scampered away for a few days of rest and relaxation. The location was such a stimulation to the senses that we were all revived and refreshed for the days ahead. Beware...lengthy photographic record to follow!
I held my breath in awe as I watched the sun crown the morning. I have never before witnessed such a symphony of light, held most entranced by the sea mist rising to welcome the sun.
:: My eldest was drawn to the theatre as well with pencil and sketchbook in hand, the glow of beauty reflected off her face as she drew what she experienced...[I encourage all my children + students alike to carry a sketchbook+pencil + just try and capture moments like these - this one required no prompting from me!]
:: As the sun rose, so did the call to tumble downstairs from here...
:: ...to here, and the heated pool+spa perched on the sand.
:: as soon as feet hit the sand, heads were down so as not to miss a single perfect shell treasure! [I'll post some beautiful ideas soon on ways to make art with found treasures]
:: collected in shoes!
:: as evening fell, we wandered again...
:: amid spontaneous long jump competitions...
:: slow fishing rhythms
:: and bathed in the soft, soft sunset kisses
:: we breathed deeply of the cool, inspiring, invigorating salt air and carried a whole heartful of this beauty home with us into our everyday...
What do you do to restore and revive? Creativity thrives in unexpected moments of beauty, often found when we are in unfamiliar environments, eyes wide to the wonder around us. Even if it is just a wander to your local park, re-energise and shift your focus...and see what creativity follows in your world, and in your little ones!
Watch this space for exciting new classes coming soon and thank you for your patience in this lengthy reflection - hope it inspired you to seek beauty somewhere unexpected in your everyday! xx
