November
Cozy Soup Making and Gratitude
Onions, potatoes, and various seasonings and spices on a table - Credits to Syd Wachs on Unsplash
November settles in with a contemplative quiet, as if the earth itself is taking a deep breath before winter's arrival. This is the month for soup pots that simmer all day long, filling the house with aromas that speak of comfort and home. Root vegetables surrender their sweetness to bubbling broths while herbs release their essence into the warming air.
The kitchen becomes sanctuary during these shorter days, where chopping vegetables becomes meditation and stirring becomes prayer. Each ladle of soup carries not just nutrition but the love and intention that went into its creation. There's something deeply satisfying about creating warmth from simple ingredients when the world outside grows cold.
November naturally turns our thoughts toward gratitude, making it the perfect time to count blessings alongside ingredients. As leaves fall and gardens rest, we're reminded of the abundance that surrounds us – not just in our pantries but in the relationships, experiences, and simple moments that make life rich beyond measure.
