Share the Joy: Hiatus

I have, as you might have noticed,

been lying low.

Everything in my life has revolved around getting settled in,

arranging furniture.

Putting things away.

Getting used to and creating "home" in a new place.

It just feels like some doors have closed

and others are waiting to be opened.

I have felt a longing to reconnect with my art-making,

with my writing, because those things bring me a deep and abiding joy.

Right now, however, blogging (which sometimes takes me away from "real writing")

isn't high on my list of priorities.

So though I think it's imperative to cultivate and notice joy

(because where we put our focus is critical to what comes into our lives),

I have decided to take a break from hosting Share the Joy.

I may come back to it when I feel like it's time for company.

But right now,

it's time to nest and create the space I want to inhabit. . . .

beautiful, serene, uncluttered, and cozy.

It's come a long way since I moved in 11 weeks ago,

but I'm still in hibernation mode,

getting everything just right.

I hope you'll understand.

And when I reprioritize blogging and hosting

this meme,

I hope you'll once again join in.

Be well, my friends.

Blessings!