Sunday, June 22, 2008
A saying that hit home!
I read a saying today that was so right on point at some time in our life. The saying was, "God sometimes slams a door in our face in order to have us walk through another." That is so true and really parallels the lemons to lemonade saying. Basically, when we abruptly or over time reach a point in which we must go forward with what we have, we are forced to go down an unfamiliar journey which usually turns out to be wonderful. We leave a part of us behind the proverbial door that was shut, but are elated when that wonderful door opens for us again and brings along all the inspiration we all have inside us! When going through our journeys, we all doubt we can make it through, but over time, we always do and come out stronger and happier with another experience to draw upon. There is so much around each one of us to be happy and grateful for, its just a matter of seeing all the wonders that are around us everyday.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Simple Pleasures
Are the best things in life free? Many times they sure are! I am inspired to write this on a lazy Sunday afternoon writing outside on my patio and amazed at all the wildlife in my backyard and being appreciative of so many things.
So what are those simple pleasures? A lazy Sunday afternoon with not a care in the world, a dragonfly buzzing around while a butterfly dances in the breeze. A pond filled with teaming wildlife with the fish and turtles frolicking around. The birds singing and hearing laughter by the neighbors. Hearing a fountain trickle in the background. A caterpillar sitting comfortably while waiting for his transformation into a lovely butterfly. A quick thunderstorm that reminds us of how ominous nature is and giving the earth a little sip.
Remembering good times with family and friends and looking forward to great times to come. Being thankful for the people in your lives and the wonderful home you have. Small gestures of gratitude given to you and being sent by you. Looking at puffy clouds that bring a calmness to one.
There is plethora of small pleasures that make us feel lucky to be alive and appreciative of all we have.
Giving and receiving smiles is such a wonderful pleasure and it's free yet brings so many returns. A simple smile is contagious and automatically makes a person feel better! This pleasure may bring somebody out of a funk and you don't even know it. I love these little free treasures!
So what are those simple pleasures? A lazy Sunday afternoon with not a care in the world, a dragonfly buzzing around while a butterfly dances in the breeze. A pond filled with teaming wildlife with the fish and turtles frolicking around. The birds singing and hearing laughter by the neighbors. Hearing a fountain trickle in the background. A caterpillar sitting comfortably while waiting for his transformation into a lovely butterfly. A quick thunderstorm that reminds us of how ominous nature is and giving the earth a little sip.
Remembering good times with family and friends and looking forward to great times to come. Being thankful for the people in your lives and the wonderful home you have. Small gestures of gratitude given to you and being sent by you. Looking at puffy clouds that bring a calmness to one.
There is plethora of small pleasures that make us feel lucky to be alive and appreciative of all we have.
Giving and receiving smiles is such a wonderful pleasure and it's free yet brings so many returns. A simple smile is contagious and automatically makes a person feel better! This pleasure may bring somebody out of a funk and you don't even know it. I love these little free treasures!
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