This was such a beautiful reminder, Elizabeth. That inner voice can so easily shift into criticism, especially in tender seasons, and Iām grateful for the way you invite us back to the part of ourselves that inspires, celebrates, and nurtures. Thank you for this.
Thank you Michelle! Just like your recent post, there are things we can never remind ourselves about too often, including the importance of being kind to ourselves š.
That quiet inner voice has been gnawing at me to light up the sky for a while now. I am glad I FINALLY heard it. While you gave me credit for the kernel of inspiration, it would never have happened without your friendship and willingness to let me ramble about everything and nothing. Life, like cooking, gets better and easier the more you try and the more you are willing and curious enough to keep learning and trying new things. But like every good meal, life is better served up with great friends to share in all the joy it brings too! I am glad you are always at my table! Great read!
Wonderful post, Elizabeth. So important to make the distinction between the two voices and follow the one that leads to creativity and inspiration.
As much as I don't like winter, I recognize its appeal in food choices. Soups primarily (stews, too), and this is one of my favourites (mine is a slightly different version, but the result is similar).
A beautiful gentle invitation to pause and listen, thatās one of the main reasons I love cooking, not baking, itās not the same as you say Elizabeth. An exceptional post today, thank you for sharing your wisdom.
There are those who cook with fire and smoke ā all spectacle, all noise ā and those who hum like a pot on slow simmer, letting the deeper flavours emerge.
Thanks for lighting up the sky so the rest of us can see the way.
Thank you, Liz, for these Delicious Bits, the reminder to āshhhā that awful inner voice and remain open to the seedsā¦ and as always, the perfectly timed recipe! Iāll be making this one soon š
I love this so, so much Elizabeth! The very idea of lighting up the sky lights me up. But, wowowow it's so hard to do, isn't it? That big, bossy inner voice is just so loud. She doesn't like to be quiet.
Steve and I have been talking about how there are reasons to do, and to not do, everything. And all the reasons, for and against, are valid. And also, every decision is a gamble. We don't know how it's going to turn out. So, we might as well just lean in to all the reasons to do what we want.
I think that might be what you're talking about here. It's funny, since having that conversation, I've read a few things from people I highly respect (this piece, you) that seem to be validating it. It's funny how the world works.
Needless to say, you've given me much to think about here. Thank you so much for the generous shout out. I haven't yet read the pieces by Elizabeth and Barbara, so I'm off to do that now. And that soup is exactly the kind of thing I want to eat right now.
I so agree about the convergence of ideas, Rebecca! It seems that something will be on my mind and suddenly Iāll see others who are on the same wavelength.
I am so grateful to have met you here ans canāt wait until the retreat!
This was such a beautiful reminder, Elizabeth. That inner voice can so easily shift into criticism, especially in tender seasons, and Iām grateful for the way you invite us back to the part of ourselves that inspires, celebrates, and nurtures. Thank you for this.
Thank you Michelle! Just like your recent post, there are things we can never remind ourselves about too often, including the importance of being kind to ourselves š.
That quiet inner voice has been gnawing at me to light up the sky for a while now. I am glad I FINALLY heard it. While you gave me credit for the kernel of inspiration, it would never have happened without your friendship and willingness to let me ramble about everything and nothing. Life, like cooking, gets better and easier the more you try and the more you are willing and curious enough to keep learning and trying new things. But like every good meal, life is better served up with great friends to share in all the joy it brings too! I am glad you are always at my table! Great read!
Wonderful post, Elizabeth. So important to make the distinction between the two voices and follow the one that leads to creativity and inspiration.
As much as I don't like winter, I recognize its appeal in food choices. Soups primarily (stews, too), and this is one of my favourites (mine is a slightly different version, but the result is similar).
The struggle is real! And the soup always comforting š„°
Oh, yes, the eternal struggle. š
A beautiful gentle invitation to pause and listen, thatās one of the main reasons I love cooking, not baking, itās not the same as you say Elizabeth. An exceptional post today, thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Cooking really is a reflective art, isnāt it? Iām so glad this resonated with you, dear Lisaāyour comment meant a lot!
My pleasure Elizabeth.
Oh this is lovely. How reassuring. Thank you for cheering my Monday morning with this message. Now, off to go light up the sky ā¤ļø
Thank you dear Shellāyou already shone brightly š
Such a good reminder not to mistake the tiny voice sprouts and yank them out!
Iāve yanked out more than Iād care to admit! š¤
There are those who cook with fire and smoke ā all spectacle, all noise ā and those who hum like a pot on slow simmer, letting the deeper flavours emerge.
Thanks for lighting up the sky so the rest of us can see the way.
Just charming - welcome winter and welcome serenity.
Life goals š
Thank you for including my note about journaling! I'm thrilledt that more readers will see this and I hope it helps them.
It was such great advice!
What a sweet invitation to enter winter looking inward...a wonderful start to my Sunday morning routine, Elizabeth.
Thank you dear Ellen!
Thank you, Liz, for these Delicious Bits, the reminder to āshhhā that awful inner voice and remain open to the seedsā¦ and as always, the perfectly timed recipe! Iāll be making this one soon š
I appreciate your readership Amy! And the soup really is delicious. Hugs to you and CBH š„°
I love this so, so much Elizabeth! The very idea of lighting up the sky lights me up. But, wowowow it's so hard to do, isn't it? That big, bossy inner voice is just so loud. She doesn't like to be quiet.
Steve and I have been talking about how there are reasons to do, and to not do, everything. And all the reasons, for and against, are valid. And also, every decision is a gamble. We don't know how it's going to turn out. So, we might as well just lean in to all the reasons to do what we want.
I think that might be what you're talking about here. It's funny, since having that conversation, I've read a few things from people I highly respect (this piece, you) that seem to be validating it. It's funny how the world works.
Needless to say, you've given me much to think about here. Thank you so much for the generous shout out. I haven't yet read the pieces by Elizabeth and Barbara, so I'm off to do that now. And that soup is exactly the kind of thing I want to eat right now.
I so agree about the convergence of ideas, Rebecca! It seems that something will be on my mind and suddenly Iāll see others who are on the same wavelength.
I am so grateful to have met you here ans canāt wait until the retreat!
This soup is a warm, fragrant hug in a bowl!
We made a big batch ate it all week long! šThank you for sharing the post Portia.
Yes, I can easily eat it every day too!
You're welcome, Elizabeth, thank you for the great recipes and the enjoyable reads.