Moss

Peter Mayle said it best when he said, his "definition of the good life is not the massive and unrepeatable extravagance but a gradual accumulation of habits, friends and possessions—the moss we gather around us—that provide regular sustained enjoyment” (from a very old GQ magazine p. 200). I love the metaphor of moss growing, cushioning and embracing us. Moss is alive, it needs tending. Many people often talk about how their isn't enough time; but the confine of time ensures that we set priorities. In the article, Peter Mayle offers some of his personal rituals that enhance his everyday- from drinking coffee from a cafe au lait bowl, which requires two hands (so no multi tasking...) to a good shave kit- old fashioned and slow. Find time to slow down and enjoy the moment because those moments set the tone for each day and have the power to make a good life. So make sure tending your moss is a priority- because without time and attention your moss might dry up...