Above All this Bustle.
It’s early Friday morning,
and I have a day off work.
I woke up early just to soak in
some extra hours.
I could be (should be?)….
– wrapping
– baking
– shopping
– cleaning….
The list could surely go on.
But instead…
I turned on the lights of the tree,
poured a cup of coffee,
sat down and caught myself singing Silver Bells.
Remember to be kind to yourself.
Be good to you and to others.
It’s not about all the bustle.
If you sit quietly….
If you put your heart in the right place…
Above all this bustle – you’ll hear…
Silver Bells.
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
what a perfect choice you made. and what a beautiful setting
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Thanks Beth. It was a great way to start the day. ☺️❤️
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Totally agree..Have a great relaxing day off!
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It was wonderful!❤️
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I was sitting last night just staring at our tree and listening to Christmas music. You are so right, its needed! And I have alwsys enjoyed “Silver Bells!” 🙂 Have a great day!
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So beautiful to reflect on the blessings. The old Christmas songs are so nostalgic and being back such sweet memories ❤️🥰
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So true! 😊
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Such a nice thought Jodi, I can picture you sitting there smiling!
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☺️❤️. I love early mornings on days off 😉
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I love your choice. Having a moment (or 60) like this are so valuable.
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Yes! Started the day oh so beautifully! ❤️
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Thank you for the reminder to just STOP and enjoy the moment! Love to you! XX
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Yep! Made the chores I did during the day that much more enjoyable and sweeter ☺️🥰❤️
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Preparations for Christmas are necessary to bring joy to family and friends, but as you say, Jodi, one also needs time to reflect and to relax.
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Yep! Found time for a few throughout the day. Made doing them that much sweeter. ☺️❤️
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Sweet decorations. Your grandbabies are just old enough to make Christmas joyfully exciting & magical again. So happy for you, & you do take on so many things spreading yourself thin. How you managed a day off? Rare! & to enjoy some of that time recharching & enjoying your own creativity & finding the magic that is one of many that make Christmas special to you (silver bells). Thanks for Sharing. Best wish to you & family only 10 days left.
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Thanks sweet lady! Got to have the grandie girls for a few hours this afternoon to make it a perfect day! ❤️❤️☺️
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Hi Jodi, I enjoyed watching the video you included in your post today… brings back memories! 😍 Glad you could take a few minutes to enJOY the season! Cheers! 🎁🎄❤️
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Yes! 🥰sweet childhood memories huh?’
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We do need those moments even as the list grows longer. (K)
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Yes!! 👍😉❤️
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It sounds like a lovely way to start your day! xx
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It sure was ☺️❤️
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I get this, completely and thoroughly!!!!
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😉🥰❤️
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What a perfect gift of quiet time, Jodi! Hold onto those small moments tucked into the corners of each day. Very often they are the truly important moments!
Warm hugs!💗
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Yes! 🥰❤️🎄
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Excellent advice, Jodi! Those special Christmas moments never come when we’re bustling…they always come when we’re being still, and just soaking in the spirit of the season. I’m so glad you had the sense to start your day off this way….Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Indeed 🥰🎄❤️
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