I woke...

... in this lovely place again to the sound of birdsong and the dripping of the tap in the ancient sink. An early walk in the grounds was cut short by the onset of rain, so I quickly snapped the gate again; it always draws me back for some reason. Another busy day of jewellery making today; must try harder - I only made 5 sets of earrings yesterday....

Time for a bit of Rumi:

There is a life-force within your soul, seek that life.
There is a gem in the mountain of your body, seek that mine.
O traveler, if you are in search of that
Don't look outside, look inside yourself and seek that.