We are here.
I struggle trying to post here from my phone, having somehow misplaced the box with the computer stuff in it. I think there will be a blog break until the New Year. Unpacking is slow. It is very very cold and keeping the fire going keeps me busy.
And no computer is well, too time consuming and aggravating. I'll post pics if I can.
Let's just celebrate the return of light. Quietly.
Everything is otherwise fine.
Simply perfect.
Your round house.
Soul-o in front of the fire.
Warm feet.
Magie lights
Soup
Snow
Quite
Peace
the best feeling in the world when the vehicles are unloaded and you realize that there are no more trips to be made in and out. boxes can wait. and a fire and soul-o to cozy up with. congrats on the move!
Cozy! I keep thinking of the round table in the round house! Feels right to me!
New beginnings Jude … you inspire me on so many ,many levels 💚thank you x
Looking good! 🙂 You will find the computer when it is time,
You guys look cozy.🥰
Dear Jude
It’s the best time of year to be busy taking it easy. I have just moved too, to a tiny place in a completely new surrounding. Lightening feels really good.
So happy to see you and Soul-o settling in. With fire in the woodstove and a bowl of soup… Welcome home.
I’ve lost the thread of your story so am confused by your situation but also warmed by the sense of accomplishment.
Solstice blessings to you, Soul-o and your new home.
Unpack as you need
Rest in the peace and quiet of winter
I’m happy to hear you are finally in your new home. Happy and prosperous nesting!💞
Welcome home to you and Soul-O. I am glad you have each other. ❤️
Happy for you that you’re there! Good luck setting in and unpacking. I love setting up new places/spaces. Stay warm! 🧡
Lookin’ good!
So happy you’re in your new place, Jude! What a beautiful view out the window. It looks like home already – the view, the lights, the fire, the soup, the beloved cat. Wishing you the best, and looking forward to your return to blogging!
Sending blessings as you & Soul-O settle deeper and deeper into your new home! <3
This by John O'Donohue:
'May this house shelter your life.
When you come in home here,
May all the Weight of the world
Fall from your shoulders.
May your heart be tranquil here….
May this be a safe place
Full of understanding and acceptance,
Where you can be as you are….
May this home be a place of discovery,
Where the possibilities that sleep
In the clay of your soul can emerge
To deepen and refine your vision
For all that is yet to come to birth."
And David Whyte's poem "House of Belonging." A beautiful excerpt he reads here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjrVTPjRryY.
With love always –
Looks like you have everything you need at hand – warm fire, bowl of ramen, contented cat, etc. Relax into the new place!
I am just making my way back to this space and my needles and thread so I will look forward to your return. Those mason jars with lights are just beautiful. Hope you are finding ways to protect your peace.
WONDERFUL ! Now you can just relax Jude .One of the benefits of being single is everything can be done in ones own TIME .So happy for you and Soul-o have a wonderful holiday with your family , lots of love from across the pond 🥰
I just recently moved……what a huge endeavor! Still not done unpacking as well. I’m curious as to why you moved, from where, and to where. It seemed beautiful where you were when first I discovered your channel and binge watched everything just to catch up. You are such an inspiration. You create such unique and lovely things.🦋
‘ WE ARE HERE’…
That is so very good to hear.
The light….
A gentler time…
All in good time…
Being here …that will do just fine.
All the very best, Jude.
So GOOD to see you both there !!! Taking time to adjust to the new and the unpacking takes time and energy. We know now you’ve arrived safely.
All the best and lots of warmth (though best to keep the fire going indeed 🙂 !)
Thanks Jude. So very good to see this….and look how much love is shining out of Soul-O’s eyes as he looks at you.
I remember that heart from Whispering Hearts class? It inspired me to stitch it on the piece I made. 💓
Keep warm. Rest well.
Cariad MAWR
H x
Contemplating the return of light in the peace of your place is worth doing. Take rest Jude and Solo breath deep and take care
Thanks for the pics……………
Good to see you and soul-o are safe, sending love from a also cold Holland……………xxx
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Wishing you much strength and still a good xmas.
Jet
Wishing you much strength and still a good xmas time.love your pictures.
Jet
Looking comfy. Love the furnace and Soul-o looks content.
🎄❤️✨️🏡
Love your sparkly mason jars. Very cheery –
and in the words of Leonard Cohen,
“Ring the bells that still can ring,
Forget your perfect offering.
There’s a crack in everything.
That’s where the light gets in.”
soul-o’s face sez it all. home sweet home! just to know you’ve arrived safely with all your boxes is a good feeling. you’re on “the other side” now. one day at a time, it’ll all gently unfold. no worries, no hurries. know you’ll sleep well, dear jude, with soul-o’s purring in your ear. ha! thanx so much for this update…
Thankful..blessings…for a safe transition!
I sense a well deserved calm ..thankful for your comfortable chair..and that Soul-O..is nesting close to you.. I am sure it is a well deserved relief that you are both settling in. Love the feel of your new surroundings. It looks like HOME!!
Wonderful to see the pictures and hear that you and Soul-o feel at home!
Welcome home. Soul-o’s face says it all. Rest and let your roots sink down. There is no rush to do.
Dear Jude, Welcome to your home, and all that is a picture here just for you. And how lovely are your sparkling Mason jars full of light, quietly shining out to you and Soul-O, and to us all. Thank you for sharing; I am grateful to be experiencing this lovely light too.
Good cheer and coziness to you and Soul-O in your new home! The simple heart sketch holds SO much. How do you do that?
Solstice stillness and blessings.
The perfect picture to post, it gives us place and vibe. So happy to hear you feel at home. Home is where the heart is — may your heart rest in the peace and joy of wintering. Best wishes for new beginnings!
Good luck with it all❣️
The warmth of a fire, the coziness of a companion, a nourishing bowl of noodles, the land stilled and snowy, surrounding you with quiet and comfort.quiet- Home. Before I knew you were navigating from your Sub stack blog, I sent you my favorite Celtic Winter Solstice Blessing. Seems more than fitting to place it here, in this familiar place, this blog home.
Deep peace of the running waves to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
May the beauties of the earth, sky and sea
Fill your heart with lasting peace and contentment
I love this blessing. If it’s OK I will copy it. Did you compose it?
No I did not compose it but found it years ago in a book on Celtic celebrations. Yes by all means use it for its message is timeless.
Just Beautiful! Peace to you my friend. Your new home looks warm and cozy. Time to rest, feet up, and enjoy your new space.
Good to see you settling in. May you find some peace and grace in the held breath of winter.
Let it go
Let it all go.
You have paid and played and now it is the
better part of honor and strategy to lean back
Your example will be an offering to the whole world that needs to be reminded that the solstice is for listening
and healing and
what better way than letting the cat hold your lap and
as the light fades early you
Have permission to
Let it all go
these words….. are simply beautiful.
happy solstice to all
Your words are a deep blessing here, Sharon. Thank you…
Sharon~
Thank you for your beautiful words ❤️
You look very comfy there in front of the fireplace, eating warm lovely soup with your faithful Soul-O at your side looking right at home.
How nice. Just right.
Oh Jude, this makes me so, so happy to see! May you both get lots of cuddles, stay warm and settle well. xoxo
It is wonderful to see you in your new home! Our news station says everyone is snow bound and roads are too dangerous to travel. I had visions of you stuck in a blizzard. I see that Solo has taken a warm spot next to you, you are sketching, and you are stitching.
It makes me happy when I see you and Soul-o creating your new home.
Sketching, sewing and good, hot soup. You are amazing! We can stop fretting about you, Jude. And the computer can wait while you settle in. Hugs from one of your California Ragmates.
What lovely images !.such a delightfully smiley cat looking happy in his new home . Hope you will soon feel settled and are inspired to stitch with new vision.
Happy you’re settling in and staying warm 💙🕊️
Soul-O looks settled and peaceful so everything is right with the world. The computer will appear in it’s own good time. Rest and be thankful.
Blessings dear Jude.. to you and SoulO…
Your generosity is so appreciated.. Take care .. gd gently xxNicky xx
A cat, a fire, a wholesome bowl and twinkles on a winter’s eve.
Time to rest & dream.
So happy for you, Jude!
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Love how Soul – o is smiling at you and cozying up to you on the couch and before the fire.
Quiet Solstice Greetings.
Glad you are there. Noodle bowl looks yummy. I’ve wondered about you a lot. Take care dear Jude.
Welcome home <3
what a smile Solo has!
unwind and unbox as you need
plant the seeds
be cozy and bloom into your new space
and the wires will lead you to the computer.
Solstice blessings will unfold in time
What a cozy new spot. I hope it feels like home to you and Soul-o in no time at all.
It does already.
I’m so glad to hear that ✌️
So happy for you❣️