It feels a bit like July went by in a blur while I lived in the present moment.

July 
went by
In a blur. 
Heat wave
Stonehaven Folk Festival 
Pet sitting 
Heat wave
Cat sitting 
Community group activity 
Art and historical research 
I have had 
A satisfying 
Abundant 
Month

As the Stonehaven folk festival still lingered on our lips and mind I worked on my mandala which I will share soon.

Harvesting strawberries and rhubarb have come to an end but I am still harvesting courgettes and broad beans, and one tomato. I certainly wouldn’t keep us alive on my produce alone but every serving I bring in gives me a thrill because it means one less plastic bag or plastic carton landing up in landfill.

We have a wedding in our community soon and so we have been cleaning up the church gardens and inside too. Working together as a team has been a lovely way to get to know others and doing things together really builds the community spirit. This is not something I have ever experienced in South Africa and I feel honoured to be part of this community.

I’m enjoying living in the present moment.

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Lastly my inguinale hernia surgery has been moved to the 19th August instead of tomorrow. It’s a quick keyhole procedure lasting 45 minutes. I have mixed reports of recovery time but I expect to continue with my art, writing and research.

I am excited to see what August holds for us as we step into this new month.

May you experience peace and light in your coming week.

~Morag Noffke ~