Did you all have a lovely Thanksgiving? We had a nice family holiday so busy I wasn't online much. November was a whirlwind yet peaceful month with 2 out of state trips for me; a friend's surgery, our son's wedding, and the passing of an elder uncle in Canada. The ebbs and flows of life continue. Daily habits of prayer, study, gratitude, exercise, eating right, drinking enough water and Ningxia, sharing oils, applying oils, building relationships, etc. do indeed create smooth paths like Charlotte Mason wrote about years ago like railroad tracks that carry you through even when you don't feel like moving. In each area of our lives, we have choices about the habits we make and the tolerations we alllow. I use a quart sized mason jar to help me drink enough water daily, and I really miss it when I travel. But it makes it easiest for me to keep track of how much I've had and getting 4 full in a day just seems to make my brain and bowels happier. I use at least 20 drops of some type of citrus oil in one and often add mineral essence (though out of stock at the moment) and a drop or two of peppermint oil. I'm choosing to allow daily fiber arts and daily music practice time these days, and I'm choosing to create extra time to pass along those loves to my grandchildren. I don't always succeed, but in time I believe the habits will have a positive impact. Two grandchildren live near me and want a massage with oils and tuning forks, so that habit of oils and bodywork they have down pat! They gladly drink their Ningxia, chew Mightyzymes and our Chewable C. My gardening win for the month is this novel beauty: saffron crocus, I only planted a dozen bulbs in October and forgot them. If you saw my facebook post, then you know they bloomed on my third daughter's heavenly birthday, Nov 28. A precious God-wink. May each of you follow Soul Keeping advice: "you must arrange your days so that you are experiencing deep contentment, joy, and confidence in your everyday life with God."
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