CNY Inspirations: The subtle Art of Noticing [Video]

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Recently I decided to start writing at my kitchen table, so I could see my wonderful Heartleaf Philodendron (average household vine plant) spill out across the window and run up the walls and the ceiling over me. It is a place in my home that has always brought me joy, but this time I felt something…more.

With the window open, there was a breeze that caressed the room, carrying the fragrance of the flowers in bloom. Lavender, lilac and mint swirled around with the aroma of the coffee that was in my hands. The sound of robins singing seemed to be the perfect soundtrack for that morning.

I was captivated by the simplicity of the great joy I felt at that moment. This is a room I’ve sat …