I am a girl, a mama, a wife. I am learning as I go, trying to figure out this life. I don’t claim to have all the answers. I don’t claim to know it all about how to live life well. I do know that this space, for me, has changed. I don’t write as much as I used to. I don’t use words to explain it all. I take more pictures, and I think they sometimes can express better than I can how beautiful life is.
I shifted this blog to be a place where I can share small fragments of my life as I flail my way through, trying to find serenity, beauty, peace and inspiration. I don’t want to tell others how to live, but I can hope that maybe through sharing moments and ideas that maybe it will inspire. There is a lot of negativity in this world. My blog could be a place where I rant and rave about the things I find unjust, unfair, untrue, and wrong in the world, but I don’t. I want this to be a place of positive – a corner of my life where I can share the simple things that make days brighter. Negativity is viral. It spreads. Soon one complaint turns into another complaint and then all of a sudden I’m focused the wrong way and lose sight of the beauty that was right there in front of me while I was complaining.
So this is me. This is why I am here, doing what I am doing. I may be “naive, silly, unrealistic and far from someone who should be sharing how to live a simple life”. I may be. I don’t know. I do know that I am fumbling for answers just like anyone else. I just may be looking in a different place than you. All I know is that I am finding what I was seeking just by opening my eyes, looking closely, slowing down and taking time to see. My simple life isn’t anyone else’s. And it’s not meant to be the best or most of anything. But it’s the best and most I can do with what I have right now. And even if it’s not what you were looking for, I’ll keep sharing. Because this is me.
I have been following your blog for a few months now and I love your it!! Keep up the good work! Where did you find the chairs your kiddos are sitting in? I love them!
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I have been reading for a while and never commented before. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, positive outlook, and your beautiful family! I have read more than a few posts and felt like your thoughts have brought me back from the trail of negativity I am prone to follow. Your words have resonated with me and with the place I am in life too. I hope you keep sharing!
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I so enjoy your blog… pictures, words and all! In fact, I enjoy it so much that I linked to you today in hopes of pointing others in this direction.
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Thank you, everyone. It was nice to come here this morning and read these comments. Yes, Nicki, someone did say it to me.
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Hip Hip Hooray for your wonderful posting . More people should think that way. Thoughts of love and peace is what we need to hear .Thanks and love you . From an old lady( woman).
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Dear Emily,
I’m a quiet blog reader so don’t tend to leave comments. My life is very different to yours – I live in England, am single and am managing a long term chronic illness. Despite this difference in life situation I read your blog each day and I always come away feeling uplifted and inspired. You are an excellent writer and always thoughtful. Your words and pictures help to dispel negative thoughts. I can see what kind of life is possible, what I can aspire to…I want to thank you for being so generous with your time and thank you for sharing your beautiful family and all your hard-won wisdom with me. You make my mornings better. Thank you.
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The person who said that – any person who feels the need to put others down in order to build themselves up – is an unhappy and insecure person. You must know that.
Glad to see you taking the high road. Being yourself is the best thing you can do, in blogging and in real life.
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Wonderful, well written, nice thoughts to ponder upon.
Thank you.
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