Spinning, Bright Spinning
Today was spent traveling to purchase necessaries for my house. I left the vast majority of kitchen stuff with my ex- (even stuff I entered the relationship with) because I had no idea how long it would be before I'd have my own kitchen again, and it would be used if left. And while I'm going to get pretty much all of my grandfather's kitchen stuff when it arrives, there are some deficits and a need to be able to manage until that gets here.
It was so fun to select things, to pick the color, material, design, etc. My ex- and I did pretty well when it came to compromising and finding things that we both liked, despite radically different tastes. That said, picking what I wanted based solely upon my own taste was heady and delicious. I even got a utensil holder that's shaped like a pineapple!
Mom bought me an amazing roasting pan. Both the lid and the bottom are heavy stainless steel with the thick even-heating cores and can be used on the range top or in the oven. Stunning! And I got a range top smoker, as well! Found a fabulous grater by Cuisinart and got my Microplane zester. Finally, finally, finally, got a coffeemaker that grinds the beans and brews the joe on a timer!
I also got a vacuum that not only rocks ... it's purple. And a Bose iPod dock. And a broom with a bright red handle with black polkadots. And salt and pepper grinders with magnets so that they stick on the fridge! And ... so on. Whisks and hot pads, kitchen towels, and toilet paper. Evidence of cozy homeness and the delight of my Cancerian heart.
It is a trip to be luxuriating in material goods after so many years of lack and/or nearly ascetic divestiture. But this is the time of fecundity and abundance and it is appropriate to purchase items that will be both serviceable and pleasant to live with. I love being able to choose wonderful, lasting quality, items. I mean, come on! My bed is solid cherry!
I learned the lesson, years ago, that it's more expensive to buy cheap stuff. And while I'm no spendthrift, it's delicious to deliberate and wait and save and choose things that make me smile. I mean, hello!, my factory-rebuilt Kitchen Aid beckons...
What is it that I'm trying to say?
That I'm grateful. My life continues to expand, unfold, deepen on an upward trajectory. The challenging spiritual lessons and concepts I've been working with for the past decade plus are bearing fruit. It's not just about the material, but the shifts in my material reality are wonderful mirrors of the changes occurring on various energy planes. I celebrate them and embrace my good. I seek ways to contribute meaningfully and feel the reward of enhanced intuition and more effective work. The truth of life is in the eye of the beholder and I have always been disposed to see it as glorious, beyond circumstances.
It's amazing to see where I am now v. 18 months ago. Stunning and hard to wrap my brain around. So, instead, I'll kiss the doggies, work with the flowers and their essences, and do my best to be a positive force for healing and growth in the world. It just so happens I'm blessed with the opportunity to do so in comfortable and beautiful surroundings.
For which, much thanks.
-Dot
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