Sometimes things happen that initially seem like a very bad thing, but after digesting it for a bit – you realize that rather than being very bad, it is so very good! Such is the case for me this month – I started the month with a job, and the month is ending without that job. It has been a good lesson in finding joy in adversity, and not only is there joy – but the joy overflows!
This free time has been quickly gobbled up by other things, funny how that happens – and those things (mostly reading and knitting) have brought much joy! On the reading front this month, I will have finished 9 books! When I look at my Summer Book Bingo sheet, I am filled with joy!
On the knitting front, I am hopeful that I will have a sweater completion before Friday – stay tuned…
My flower gardens brought me an abundance of joy as well… and an abundance of bees! I love watching the bees dance with the Foxglove, the Lavender, the Lambs Ear, and the Salvia!
And I am anticipating an abundance of blooms on my Butterfly Bush, so the bee watching will continue! And, there were some garden surprises too! My Easter Lily that had been eaten and did not grow tall at all brought forth 4 huge blooms!
The birds have been harbingers of joy as well – from the nesting Cardinal family in the bush next to the house, or the House Sparrow family in the bird house by the porch, to the determined Brown Wren who still has not found a mate, but has not given up the search! When the going gets tough, sing loudly! And, really – this might be the best advice ever!
There is just a small slice of the joy that filled my June! What brought you joy this month?
My garden is always a source of joy for me . . . even (or maybe especially) in times of adversity. Flowers are magical! XO
Reading and flowers are also a source of joy for me. I can’t get enough of your foxglove photos and all those bees! I am feeling sorry for your Brown Wren and also for you. It felt slightly traumatic when my position was dissolved several years ago and we were left without health insurance, but things did work out. It was the uncertainly and financial worry that kept me up at night, so I hope that your situation is not fraught with worry and things work out in a way that is good for you.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of the job, but I am glad that you are able to find joy around you. I hope everything works out, however you want it to.
I love the wrens advice
We are wondering how things will go for our son now that he is coming home from a year in Mexico. I have to wait and see and have lots of faith that his new path will be perfect for him.
Good for you for looking at this job change as a gift. !!!
Sing loudly is a good idea! I hope some new joy-filled work will come your way.
Oh boy! That’s a big change!!
Your joyous flowers and this post…beautiful and fulfilling. Thank you for sharing. Turning life’s lemons into lemonade is a trick not all of us manage very well…you’ve done so with grace. Thanks for brightening our day..
Cheers~
Loosing a job is tough! You have a great attitude and outlook on life. Your flower garden is so beautiful and I can see why it brings you great joy. Hope a great opportunity comes your way soon!
God closes doors and opens windows. And in the summer, that makes for a most joyful view! (I can’t believe that foxglove kept growing all through the winter…really??!!)
Ha! I’m laughing at the non-joy my singing loudly would bring to those around me. 🙂 June has been a strange month & has been full of ups & downs. Probably the most joyful event has been my daughter finishing college, debt free. And now we’ll be able afford to eat in July. July is going to be awesome! 🙂 Love your flower photos, btw. Butterfly bushes always remind me of my mom.
I’m sorry that your job ended, I hope that you will find the perfect job in the future that brings you joy (and money). Fingers crossed and a little prayer add for you!
Wishing you a speedy and stress free job search! And more joy in July. 🙂 Joy for me this month…a 30 year anniversary and time spent in Maine with family at a wedding!
Love your flower pics!