Saturday, August 16, 2008 was Jill, my daughter, and Bill’s wedding. It was a beautiful sunny cool day and everyone looked beautiful.
Jill and Bill planned the wedding for a year and everything was perfect. The hall looked beautiful and everyone had a great time dancing. It was a fairytale wedding.
While watching them during the ceremony it brought back memories of how Bob and I were. We shared our dreams, traveled and enjoyed life's little things. What I wish for Jill and Bill is a life filled with happiness, compassion for each other and enjoyment of the little things.
Isn’t it amazing how much planning goes into a wedding and then within 5 to 6 hours it is over. The secret is to enjoy the planning stage of an event and then when the night finally arrives enjoy the people.
While writing this post I was thinking how most people live very busy lives, hoping something will happen or planning an event. They do not take the time each day to smell the flowers and be grateful for what is happening in the moment.
It has taken me many years to finally STOP for a moment and appreciate what is happening around me. I have STOPPED for the moment and following are the gifts that bring a smile to my face.
• The sun is shinning and there is a slight breeze blowing.
• The music is playing in the background.
• My cats Alice and Alfie are sitting right next to me.
• I have many friends and family members who support and love me.
• I have a beauty parlor appointment today to get my hair done.
• Love writing on the Love Yourself – It Matters! Blog.
Now it is your turn to STOP for a moment and think of all the small things in life you are grateful for. Together let’s build a list which we can share with each other . I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Helen
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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6 comments:
STOP!!!ok if I must but I hope the world wont fall apart.
Eating a very tasty diner
Spent the day with my son at the beach. My dog walking around the house.Being safe in my home. I know where my husband is and he loves me. No work for the next two weeks..
Mindi
Hi Mindi:
When you stopped did your world fall apart?
Thanks for sharing the small things that made you grateful. How beautiful it is that you feel comfort in your family and home. Mom
Thanks for this. I have started a daily gratitude practice on my blog for the year, it is helping a lot, but not enough of a stop still. I often still feel like I am on the treadmill. it is time to get off by realizing that it is just a treadmill and that I am not actually getting anywhere by running on it!
Hi Yertle:
I know exactly what you mean by being on that treadmill of life. One method I use to stop myself is picture a STOP sign and then imagine myself sitting under a tree relaxing. It works most of the time and I feel relaxed for a few seconds. What method could you use to STOP yourself and relax for a few seconds. Helen
Awareness and living in the present are keys to understanding and appreciating life. Good post!
Hi Mark:
Thank you and I love reading your comments they are so thoughtful. Helen
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