🕊️ Mindfulness is the compass and love is the strength of the heart. A journal of an ordinary yet extraordinary day 🫶🏻❤️

26 days ago

Hello, my lovely friends 🙏🏻

On days when waves of emotions crash in, a mix of joy and sorrow as is the way of life, I've learned that it doesn't matter how many times we fall, but what matters is that our hearts don't give up. Whenever sorrow comes to visit, I try to regain my composure as quickly as possible, because mindfulness is the key to moving forward steadily every day.

🏠 Morning Routine: Happiness Begins with Giving

This morning began with a warm and comforting task. The aroma of food filled the house. I carefully prepared everyone's favorite dishes.
Hot rice porridge for my mother-in-law, to make it easy and gentle on her stomach.
Coffee and fragrant bread for my husband. Fried pork belly, a favorite dish that my daughter happily enjoys with hot rice.
Seeing everyone gathered at the dining table is a sight that greatly energizes me.

🦜 Little Friends and Loving Care

After taking care of my human companions, it's time for my little animal friends.
It starts with feeding my mother-in-law breakfast and preparing food for my sweet-voiced parrot.
Next, I care for the adorable Sulcata tortoise.
And then I feed my cat. Meanwhile, I do housework like laundry, making the most of my time.
Once my external tasks are done, I return to taking care of my mother-in-law's hygiene, giving her a bath so she can feel refreshed and get some rest.

🌿 Breathing in the Fresh Air at the Garden
Around 10:00 AM, I headed to my beloved garden. This is my place of healing. I spent my time feeding the ducks, collecting fresh duck eggs from the garden, and of course, capturing the lush greenery to share with everyone. Every drop of sweat I shed in the garden, I consider an investment in my future strength.

☕ From Garden to Shop, Ready to Welcome Everyone
Upon returning home to the temple area, I began my role as a vendor, opening my beverage shop, preparing goods, cleaning the shop to make it inviting, and welcoming customers with a smile. Now that everything is in place, I finally have time to write about today's experience to share with my friends.
Living mindfully and doing my best in my role is a simple yet lasting happiness. I hope my story today will be a small source of encouragement for those of you who are feeling tired or discouraged.
We can fall, we can rest, but our hearts must never give up. 🙏🏻✌🏻❤️