Things That Matter

6.30 in the morning.  Quiet all around, except the sound of birds in the background. No movement all around, still moments. You make your first cup of coffee, you take a comfortable position in your favorite place. And you stare the cup, the room, the window or just the ceiling. You think of nothing in particular, for a change. Or of very particular and perhaps very serious things, but with a clear, fresh mood. A new day. Everything is possible. 

A few minutes later, someone is crying/asking for mom/for that cornflakes bowl/clothes, bows, dolls appear all around. It is not quiet, nor still anymore. You now run, competing against the time. You don’t really think, you just do.

The day proceeds, you’ve done a lot, you still have a long to-do list for the rest of the day. You realize some things are not possible, at least not for today. You give your best, all your self and energy. You feel good. Or perhaps not good at all.

But you don’t really worry because you know that tomorrow is another day. And everything is possible. And you will have your 15-minute with self.

…or cookie therapy at the same time, allow me to say. Each year I enjoy baking Christmas cookies for the family and our friends. Its all about it, the search for recipes and decoration ideas, the time spent in stores looking for the right ingredients and cooking utensils, the process of making them, the smell around the house and the satisfaction look of loved ones tasting them… all deserving the effort.

Its also the feeling of becoming creative for a good reason, a tangible reason which is shared with others! Even if my cookies are not perfect – they are made with love and passion and they come together with kind feelings and nice memories.

This year it is Rudolph! Quick, simple decoration with a funny result, very popular among the little ones! Here’s to Rudolph then 🙂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!