Take a Seat

The holidays are such a hectic time! There is so much planning, buying, cooking, calling, mailing, traveling and visiting going on. We rush through our days trying to be efficient and looking to please everyone... We tend to focus on the energy we need to put forth, and we forget what is there to also be received.

So I wanted to share the photo above with you, as an invitation for you to slow down a bit. Please snuggle in that while little chair for a moment, and fully experience all the joy and generosity of the season!

When you're feeling pressure... Take a seat and lighten up. Don't be so hard on yourself. You've done enough. Too much seriousness about everything, only contributes for a killjoy attitude!

When you're feeling frustrated... Take a seat and breathe. You can give in to anger and resentment or you can hold your seat and be merry!

When you're feeling disconnected... Take a seat, close your eyes and put your hands over your heart. Let that beat humble you and make you feel grateful for all that you are and all that you have!

But of course you can take a seat any other time you'd like too. Just allow this little chair to be a friendly reminder, that you can always find your way back to your center and true intention.

Image and words courtesy of Honorary Sister / Guest Blogger Alex of Gypsy Girls Guide.

For today's giveaway Alex is offering an image of choice; an especially matted and packaged 8x10 photograph from her Etsy shop! You'll have a tough time choosing as each is as enchanting as the next but you only have to leave a comment for a chance to win! Good luck!

A happy congrats to camerashymomma for winning a copy of Kelly Rae Robert's book Taking Flight.

Comments

[abbey]

I LOVE your words ... we all need to take the time and enjoy!!
Like kids... here....
http://www.photoblog.com/abbeyh13/2008/12/20/

[vanessa]

love the lighting in this photo, and it is very relaxing!

[ELK]

what a nice hostess ~yes I will take a seat it is time for a break!

[Suzanne]

I love Alex's photo Drenched, but my twins were equally taken with Lonely Goat.

[mary]

Thanks for the reminder. Slowing down is not always easy. :) Wishing you peace this holiday season.

[Gramfram]

I loved that picture and it is so true slow down and enjoy each little moment

[Lolli]

What a wonderful thought and reminder. Thanks!

[lisa]

beautiful picture and message.

[Sandra]

love the photo and the reminder :)

[amber]

Interestingly enough, I've been sitting more lately, just being. It's a good practice.

[victoria winters]

Here I am again. Please, oh please, pick me.

[michelle andre]

Bursting with gratitude...:)

[Heather]

Thanks for sharing the wonderful photo, and for the reminder to slow down!

[Tiffany]

Yes I love the warmth of this image too I wish I were there and not freezing in Nebraska...

[Elizabeth Harper]

I've got a couple of chairs and some soft light for you here....a good place to take a minute to regroup.


http://www.giftsofthejourney.com/Elizabeth_Harper-Gifts_of_the_Journey/Blog/Entries/2008/8/17_Sitting_In_Silence.html

[Kari]

Love the colors in that photo!

[whitney]

the blues and purples in those landscapes are extraordinary. i would love to get lost in one everyday - my very own little getaway. great messages...great reminders!

[alina]

Love the photo

[Jill]

I think this picture is wonderful!

[Risa]

So excited I found your site (via Kelly's site)...I'll be back often!

[ConnieC]

Great reminder for me to slow down this time of year. I

[sue]

Love the pic, the lighting is great!
Sue
marklovessue@numail.org

[Blazey]

ok. i realize that this has nothing to do with your post, but I was just so impressed with how this shot came out of camera that i had to share

http://flickr.com/photos/blazeyphotography/3124352862/

[Gooseberried]

Wow, I've never commented here even though I've been following since the start of this site thanks to Andrea at Superhero Journal. Tsk, tsk little lurker.

Love the cigarette case. Reminds me of the 40s or something.

[Erin]

Great picture! Thanks for the reminder!!

[shiny]

so gorgeous! and thank you.. after finishing off my chrissy shopping today - YES - I definitely need a breather and to reconnect : )
xx

[Staci]

I seem to always need a reminder these days to slow down....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23862737@N04/3124017435/

[Paris Parfait]

Oh Alex, what a great reminder that we need to slow down. And your photos are bliss! xoxox

[mel]

Thank you, Alex. I accept the invitation.

[Lu]

thank you for sharing your words. such a good reminder at this time of the year.

[Emma]

Lovely post! Thank you.

[robin alias rstedem]

what a beutiful photo...lovely colors ..and so inviting

[Jodyangel]

Aghh I haven't baked a single cookie yet. And I've been feeling bad about it. So today I will sit in that chair and thank god for my health, my love, my life, my children, and job.

Cookies aren't that important really are they =)

[jenn]

Alex, What a lovely post. I think us women sometimes forget to allow ourselves to receive. We're givers by nature but I think receiving is equally important. Great photo to go along with your post. I think I will come back and visit this post often and think to myself...sit down and enjoy things a little more. Jenn

[jenn]

Alex, What a lovely post. I think us women sometimes forget to allow ourselves to receive. We're givers by nature but I think receiving is equally important. Great photo to go along with your post. I think I will come back and visit this post often and think to myself...sit down and enjoy things a little more. Jenn

[jenn]

Alex, What a lovely post. I think us women sometimes forget to allow ourselves to receive. We're givers by nature but I think receiving is equally important. Great photo to go along with your post. I think I will come back and visit this post often and think to myself...sit down and enjoy things a little more. Jenn

[jenn]

Alex, What a lovely post. I think us women sometimes forget to allow ourselves to receive. We're givers by nature but I think receiving is equally important. Great photo to go along with your post. I think I will come back and visit this post often and think to myself...sit down and enjoy things a little more. Jenn

[jenn]

Alex, What a lovely post. I think us women sometimes forget to allow ourselves to receive. We're givers by nature but I think receiving is equally important. Great photo to go along with your post. I think I will come back and visit this post often and think to myself...sit down and enjoy things a little more. Jenn

[jenn]

Alex, What a lovely post. I think us women sometimes forget to allow ourselves to receive. We're givers by nature but I think receiving is equally important. Great photo to go along with your post. I think I will come back and visit this post often and think to myself...sit down and enjoy things a little more. Jenn

[Stacie Florer]

I had to reply...I love my photo from you and your work is just wonderful!!! Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!!