"...when you sense a faint potentiality for happiness after such dark times you must grab onto the ankles of that happiness and not let it go until it drags you face-first out of the dirt - this is not selfishness, but obligation. You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight." -Eat, Pray, Love
I've set out on a mission to find all the beauty in my life "no matter how slight." I look at pictures of kids and you can actually see the beauty that they see in life. Now I'm not a fan of snow at all. I despise it actually. It leads to nothing but the "winter blues." But then I see the kids playing in the snow and see all their excitement and it reminds me of how beautiful snow really is. They don't see the coldness and "blahness" of winter. They see the playfulness, the fluffiness, the potential of what the snow can become - snow men, snow angels, giant snow balls, a fort, quick sand........
So... I'm determined to find all the beauty in my life. Count the blessings in my life. Take time to "smell the roses."
Although it looks absolutely disgusting outside with the nasty dirty snow and the mini lakes everywhere you go... have you taken the time to appreciate the warmer temps? The birds chirping? The sunshine on your face? This is my favorite time of year. The warmth and the sunshine boosts my energy level 10-fold. This is when you can call/text me and I won't respond because I WON'T HEAR IT!! I turn my music up as loud as it goes, put my shades on, open my sunroof and drive! My 20 minute drive home from work has turned into "me time." A time for me to thank God for all the beauty in my life. Every compliment I've received, the hugs and kisses from my kids, the cherished conversations, and the wonderful laughs I've shared so far.
When's the last time you thanked God for the beauty in YOUR life?
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