A White Linen Tablecloth: A Summer Moment of Stillness

On a sweltering summer day, rushing home after an errand in downtown Rome, I turned a corner down a cobblestone alley and caught my breath at the sight: a small table set against an ancient brick wall, its white linen cloth lifting gently in the breeze. 

A lone table, filled with potential.

I love stumbling upon these quiet moments, moments that remind me to breathe and slow down. 

So simple.

In that moment I allowed myself to feel; to simply feel into a moment of sudden spaciousness. It was a moment of reprieve, and felt as if I had just remembered something, or – more so – entirely forgotten something, like a memory I no longer needed.

Feeling refreshed, I walked away with a list of simple summer pleasures growing in my mind.

Summer Simplicity: A List

city whispers 

terracotta tones

a cool breeze 

quiet between the noise 

a white linen tablecloth

watermelon. lots of watermelon.

An invitation to reflect on: 

What surprised you this week? Was there an unexpected moment you are still thinking about? 

And if you want to incorporate journaling into your days this season you might like to try my summer journaling prompts.