This is a post of simple things that make me happy. Recently, I’ve been sharing little bits of my life that relate to the forthcoming series, A Dancer’s Journey. Writing the last post of that type brought me out in a cold sweat. Literally. So today, it’s just happy, shiny things!
First up is a walk on the beach. Illness often prevents such activities, so I really appreciate them when they’re possible, and they are just now.
Next: flowers.
The last of the simple things is a newly tidied drawer. Actually still a messy drawer under the shoes. But I can get to my shoes easily. And I can dance.
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Simple things are often the best.
Indeed 🙂
Lovely colors and textures, made me feel better, too!
Oh, I’m glad 🙂
I like to keep things simple. It helps to keep things calm.
I hope you are having a good weekend. Enjoy your week ahead too.
Thank you 🙂
Beautiful photos – loved the beach one, but I am always most relaxed and happiest by the ocean.
The sea is wonderfully calming and grounding.
“And I can dance.” The happiest thing of all.
Yes 🙂
So glad you’re able to dance again.
Thank you. So am I 🙂
Simply is good. I enjoy these things as well.
*simple
Yes, it is 🙂
This is an outstanding post, and you clearly have a great eye for composing photographs. Thank you so much for this reading.
I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Enjoyed the phot of you in the tree!
That’s the Dule Tree at Leith Hall: https://ailishsinclair.com/2023/04/the-dule-tree-of-leith-hall/
Thanks for sending me the link to read about the tree. Incredible, really! And perfect for YOUR photo!
Love the beach and the flowers. Joy in the simple things is really the biggest thing.
It is 🙂
The drawer of ballet shoes just hit today. I know why because I’ve been helping clean out my in-laws home (they recently moved to assisted living community) and we are discovering history in different places. The photo is a representation of that in a way…
That sounds like an intense and emotional activity. I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
I love the beach photo. Stunning!
It was a particularly lovely morning.
Such lovely flowers ad what a inspiring beach photo!
I’m glad you liked them 🙂
So you’ve wrote a book? Wow! Outstanding achievement! I sometimes wish I could compile all my posts into a book, but I’m afraid it would be very unpopular
If it’s something you feel drawn to do, it could be a satisfying project, regardless of popularity. A book’s success is hard to predict, and often more to do with marketing than anything else.
Thanks for the advice!
Beautiful flowers photos. Nice written blog post. I like. Very interesting you sharing simple things . What a beautiful walk a beach pic vi like.
I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Thank you so much!
Ailish, I love the simple things in life. Your photos representing simplicity are beautiful. I am sorry to read on your blog that you are suffering from autoimmune conditions. I had years of suffering, but have improved with good health. I hope the same for you. Congratulations on pressing through and finishing your book. I do understand how hard pressing through can be. I hope to read some of your work very soon.
Thank you for your kind words, Karen. Your health story gives me hope 🙂