The beauty of life is in the living of it. And the living of life is now.
It is fine to make grand, wonderful plans and to then bring those plans to life through your efforts. Yet do not ignore the quiet, stunningly beautiful treasures in each ordinary moment.
Happiness is not in some distant place of perfection and pleasure. Happiness is waiting for you to give it life in this moment.
If all of your dreams were to suddenly come true, you would have no use for them. For the real essence of their joy is in the journey you take to reach those dreams.
It is in working your way through each day, one moment after another, that you connect with the value of life. Every flavor of experience adds to the richness in one way or another.
Do not put a lot of effort into judging whether today is good or bad, happy or sad. Just go ahead and live it with a thankful heart, and you will surely experience this day's own special value.
-- Ralph Marston
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
In the living
Posted by Dawn at 8:02 AM
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Isn't that an awesome message? We all get so caught up on what about our days are happy, good or bad...
We really need to just focus on facing each day with a happy heart. God blesses us with today for a reason. Let's be thankful for that and live it with a smile.
A note to say "hello" and let you know I enjoyed reading your posts.
May God bless you and your loved ones.
I enjoyed that. It was a message I needed.
Amen, sister!
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Congrats!
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