New Growth

art journal page…watercolour and ink

  

New Growth surrounds me right now.  Spring bulbs are pushing up through the earth.  The buds on the clematis and the rhododendrons are becoming bigger and fatter every day and the pussy willows are very close to opening.  New growth is self evident for those who take the time to look.

To some extent I spent much of the last year and even the year before and the year before that, looking inward and focusing on my own growth.  I was digging deep, turning the soil, planting the seeds…asking the big questions.

This year I feel very much in tune with the new growth that’s pushing upward and outward.  There's a quickening, an eagerness and an excitement about life...life in general and my life in particular..that’s pushing through and I haven't felt this for a long time.  It feels good...really good.

It also feels very right to be here in this much cooler and decidedly wetter corner of the world this winter, rather than in the sunshine of Mexico. The spring growth seems to more accurately mirror my own inner awakening.

It’s a happy day for new growth.

 

 

I’m slipping a Friday end-of-the-week summary in here today too...

Seeing …outside:  overcast, with varying shades and tones of greys and greens…so west coast winter!  Also a flat of cheery primroses to plant in pots this weekend

Seeing…Inside:      A fresh bouquet of mauve and white tulips.

Hearing:     Molly was very excited this morning as “Poppa” played hide and seek with E.  Molly knows they’re playing the game as soon as they start counting.  By the count of three, she is already over the top excited and starts running around, barking and ratting out the the hidden person. She kind of ruins the game but it’s also kind of funny. 

Tasting:  The gastronomical highlight of my week was a breakfast sandwich at a local cafe/bakery/farm garden called The Roost.  Laugh if you will, but OMG, I really, really love their breakfast sandwiches; they use their own organic eggs and they actually grow their own organic wheat, mill it and bake everything they sell with it.  I have mine on rye (also their own) which I seem to be able to tolerate in small doses.

Feeling:     (see above re: new growth)

I am Grateful For:     My weekly online webinar with Victoria and Eloheim.  That hour and a half of down to earth, step by step wisdom and guidance has taken me from 0 to 90 in the last two years…well, maybe not quite 90 but definitely 85!  Mr. I and I (that sounds just a little too cute) are going to Sonoma, Ca. in September to gather with others for an Eloheim retreat.  Sooo looking forward to it.

 

Have a lovely weekend everyone and thanks to all who stop by.  Sending you happy thoughts of spring and new growth!

 

Comments

[Patti]

Growth! I love it more than anything...plants, self it feels so right!

I found this quote from a movie, I thought you might enjoy...

“Do you know, in Sanskrit, the root of the verb ‘to be’ is the same as ‘to grow’?”
My Dinner With Andre (1981)
Andre Gregory(Himself)

Molly's antics priceless!

[tanna]

I'm feelin' it too, Kate... and mercy me, I'm grateful to feel the growth... I was living in a dormant state and am ready to feel alive again!! Amen to that! Cheers for our sprouts!! ;)

That breakfast sandwich sounds great... now, I'm hungry! LOL! blessings ~ Tanna

[olivia]

I am with you in this too, kate. I know exactly what you mean by it feeling better to be here than off in Mexico; as you know, we are missing our normal Hawaii trip also, and something about that feels so right, as though it would be a distraction from the inner growth and changes. I have needed to be here to continue with the personal work I am doing in therapy and am very glad for that.

I liked your sentence very much, "New growth is self evident for those who take the time to look." This is so true.

The sandwich made me hungry as well :) Peace to you, and continued growth, kate

PS I'm also glad that your husband is able to share your spiritual path--what a gift that is!

[lrntn]

It's always calming and inspiring to visit your blog....

[martie]

This post reminds me of the old saying/song "for everything there is a time". I see you growing as a combination oak and willow - incredibly strong, yet flexible!

[Ruth]

I grew a huge smile reading this and looking at your happy heART :)

[Serena]

Beautiful post. Our autumn is just around the corner...not that we notice a huge change from our summer months.

Your art is beautiful! Love the bright, cheery colours!

Molly sounds just like our Cody...the moment you start to play with him or our other dog, Jack, he gets all excited and just can't help but bark like crazy. We have to then stop playing for some peace and quiet. lol

We're having a rainy weekend here in Brissie but that's okay...great excuse to just kick back and relax indoors.

Enjoy your weekend,
Serena xo