mini retreat

I ran out of windowsills to set my next round of paper whites on. So my last pot went right next to the sink (near a window). It was an unintentional gift. I'd like to tell you that I planned on something so marvelous, but truly didn't realized it until this morning over the breakfast dishes. They are almost in full bloom and greet me cheerfully every time I come to the sink.

We don't have a dishwasher so anything that makes my job a little sweeter is recognized as a small miracle. I can't believe I've never done this before. Granted it's a tight squeeze, but it will now be my new tradition.

I'm sure you've heard how bringing your focus to even the most everyday task can be a form of meditation and source of peace. Well, fresh blooming flowers over dirty dishes seems to transform the task into a mini zen retreat! At a buck a bulb, this is one indulgence that I plan on giving myself regularly. Go hunt down some flowers or bulbs for beside your kitchen sink this weekend! Simple goodness.