Sunlit Sunday 3

January 31st

Some weeks are easier than others to search for and find the sunlight in your own life.  This has been one of those weeks for me.  I am being totally self centred and all my problems are first world ones and so really I should just shut up and put up but sometimes it's hard.  Do you know what I mean?  I continue to be grateful for Sunlit Sundays because despite the way my week panned out it made me really search for and look for the brightness and lightness around me, and even when feeling blue, it worked and it began to cheer me up.

On Tuesday I had a mad idea that I missed nature too much and so I dashed outside in the dark to find a couple of leaves and to play with them along with some yarn.  In my enthusiasm I slipped over the very wet grass, it has rained here for weeks on end and ended up hurting myself quite badly.  Not to be beaten I did start to crochet around the leaf but my heart wasn't in it by then and it was harder than I expected. Nature and yarn did not want to play with me either. 


Nature and crochet?!?!?
In searching for happiness and 'sunlit' thoughts and ideas, in a twisted way these old 'should have been thrown away before' tulips actually made me smile.  You see I am not my normal self this week. I love the shadows that the dried opened out petals created below though... 


Modern art in flower form?


But truly I found my one and only 'sunlit' moment on Thursday.  When after having three quite disastrous things happen to me, the sun came out in all it's glory.  It was still cold, but there was no rain, there was however lots of cold wind but it didn't deter me.  I donned on my down filled jacket, made my lunch and moved the chair and table onto the middle of the lawn and sat eating peacefully all alone in the sunshine.  It was sheer heaven.  I may have been a tad cold but my face raised itself up to that elusive yellow ball in the sky and I drank in the vitamin D.  This was the best I felt all week and thank goodness for it. 
I found my sunlit moment. 



The sun created such crisp shadows

Joining in with Karen for Sunlit Sunday. Pop over and see what others are sharing: http://mylittlehomeandgarden.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/sunlit-sunday-week-3.html?m=1

        ❤️ Hoping the sun shines for you            
           wherever  you are this week  ❤️

33 comments:

  1. faith7631 January 2016 at 08:28

    I am glad you have found your little bit of happiness this week. I like sitting out in the fresh air but have not done so in such a long while, perhaps I should. Have a good week Leah x

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    1. eclectichomelife31 January 2016 at 11:14

      It really helped me Leah, give it a try. Sending sunlight your way...

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  2. Phil at TheTwistedYarn.com31 January 2016 at 10:55

    Oh my dear, I'm so sorry that you've had such a thoroughly horrible week. Is your tooth mended?

    On a happier note, your crochet leaf idea is genius! Maybe we could take it further too and adorn other things from nature? I've seen pebbles crocheted. (I'm thinking of our joint project here, of course.)

    Wishing you sun (OK, that's probably a bit too ambitious), and joy, and peace, and HEALTH.

    Much love, Px

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    1. eclectichomelife31 January 2016 at 11:07

      That was exactly why u ran out to the garden Phil, I was thinking about our chat and what we are doing and wanted to try the idea out... Tooth only temporarily fixed. Will be another 3-4 weeks :(

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  3. Roses, Lace and Brocante31 January 2016 at 11:50

    In winter it is harder to find the sunshine moments - you did well!
    Good on you for staying outdoors - Vitamin D and fresh air can work wonders!
    Sending warmth and sun from down under!

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    1. eclectichomelife31 January 2016 at 11:55

      Thank you Shane. Hope you manage to keep cool in the Southern Hemisphere x

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  4. Linda aka Crafty Gardener31 January 2016 at 13:30

    Lovely to have lunch in the sunshine. Hope you find more sunny moments next week.

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  5. Crimson Kettle31 January 2016 at 13:49

    Let's hope next week is much sunnier and better with less sliding over. It's blowing a gale here at the moment maybe to whoosh away the clouds. x

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    1. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:02

      Indeed Jaten. The indentation of the long grass shows clearly my body sliding along the lawn! Quite embarrassing

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  6. Snap31 January 2016 at 15:19

    I hope the vitamin D made you fell better. I love the tulip -- I think Mother Nature is beautiful in all her stages. Happy Sun Lit Sunday!

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    1. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:03

      Snap! Couldn't agree more Mother Nature is so very clever

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  7. Unknown31 January 2016 at 15:46

    What an inspiring post. I have felt this way many times in my 78 years and sunshine is a wonderful treatment. My doctor told me I had a low Vitamin D and now I take 4000 meq, a day of Vitamin D3. She stressed the importance of the D3. Love the crochet around the leaf. I crochet and will give that a try. Blessings and wishes for a better week.

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    1. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:04

      Let me know how you get on with leaf crocheting. Would love to see the results. I think I should definitely take D3. Going to look into that

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  8. Mac n' Janet31 January 2016 at 16:45

    When I wake up in winter and the sun is shinning I know it's going to be a good day. Hope you didn't hurt yourself too much when you fell.

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    1. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:06

      I am totally with you on that thought Janet I'm licking my wounds so getting better thanks x

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  9. handmade by amalia31 January 2016 at 17:28

    Your quiet moment in the sun looks lovely.
    Amalia
    xo

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  10. Amy at love made my home31 January 2016 at 19:24

    Sorry that your week didn't work out as you hoped. I do hope that next week will be much better for you. Keep looking towards the sun and the shadows will fall behind you as someone else told me. Take care of yourself. Hugs. xx

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  11. Meredith31 January 2016 at 19:41

    I sure hope this week is much better for you, no more injuries okay?
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:08

      I'm trying Meredith. Thanks for looking out for me x

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  12. ellen b31 January 2016 at 20:46

    Well, I am glad you found your sunlit moment despite your other setbacks this past week. Hope this new week is good...

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  13. September Violets31 January 2016 at 22:04

    Awww, I'm sorry you've had a bad week. I know that feeling of having one of your first springtime meals outside though! Eating in the outdoors dressed in a parka is just one of those simple pleasures that everyone needs to experience. I do hope this week turns around for you, and you are quite recovered from your fall. Take care,
    Wendy

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    1. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:14

      Thank you Wendy. Just need a few more early moments to have the joy of eating outside again and all will be right in my world

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  14. Val1 February 2016 at 22:05

    Hope you feel better soon ...and I hope the Sun comes out xxx

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  15. Lorrie2 February 2016 at 15:27

    It's wonderful how those few moments of snatched sunlight and peace can alter one's perspective. So glad you found your moment.
    I enjoy the tulips once they dry out, too. Their petals contort into such fantastically graceful twists.

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    1. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:13

      It's so true Lortie how the fun changes ones mood and thoughts.

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  16. My Little Home and Garden3 February 2016 at 00:18

    I'm sorry you had a rough go of things last week, but am happy that you made of point of finding some sunlit moments and that, in doing so, you felt better. The shadow pattern from the tulip leaves in beautiful! Crocheting around the leaf is such novel idea and looks very pretty. Finally, good for you for having a winter picnic! The fresh air really can help our mood. I hope your injury is healing.

    Karen

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    1. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:01

      Thanks Karen. Definitely 'searching' for sunlit moments helps at this time of year

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  17. eclectichomelife5 February 2016 at 07:15

    Sorry it's been hard for you too Sharon. Here's to s MUCH better February

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