Small and Wonderful things . . .

 

 

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny?...It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. what you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard  

 

A few of the small and wonderful things which bring untold joy into my life.   It's the small things in life which truly mean the most.  Simple abundance . . . it's the best. 

 

God's presence is ever beside you,
As near as the reach of your hand,
You have but to tell Him your troubles,
There is nothing He won't understand.
~Helen Steiner Rice

Prayer.  It's a small thing, but it's everything.  I am so grateful for the presence of prayer in my life.   

 

The gift of today.  A fresh page to write on with each new day that dawns.   Thank God for new beginnings and the chance we have to do-better . . .    

 

The luxury of Leisure Time. Many in the world work their fingers to the bone from dawn until dusk with nary a break, every single day of their lives.  There is no time in their days for even simple pleasures.   

 

The beauty of every day things.  Ordinary things. Simple things. Tender mercies. Small blessings. I have a very abundant life. To be able to experience the magic in the ordinary is a gift I hope I never take for granted. The ability to choose the positive most days. I know that there are many, many people in the world who struggle with this either through mental illness or depression.  I have low moments.  Everyone does. Thankfully I have always been able to shake them off and move forward.  I know this is a great blessing.   

 

One of the greatest gifts my parents gave us was each other, even if it sometimes didn't feel like it. I am grateful for our talks and conversations, and for our relationship.   

 

Facetimes with Doug and his boys.  They always cheer me up to no end. The virus is surging on PEI. Not a lot compared to say Ontario or Quebec, but enough to put this very small Island on alert. I am hoping and praying this sweet family stays safe, especially Doug with his heart condition and diabetes. Mind you I pray all of us stay safe and healthy every day anyways.   

 

A heart that is able to seek out the small pockets of joy that embroider each of our days.  Every day may not be a good day, but there is truly something good in each and every day if we have a heart and mind that actively seeks and looks for them.  You will never be able to discover them, if you never pursue them.  They are there just waiting to be revealed.  Attitude is everything.  

 

I am so grateful that I have a forgiving heart.  I cannot imagine carrying all the hurts in my life around with me always. What a burden. 

 

Being content with and knowing that I truly have enough. Of everything. I lack for nothing. I am blessed.  There are people in this world who would give their all just to have a portion of what I have. I know that and try to live my life with gratitude every single day.  

 

Each and every one of you.  You will probably never know how much it cheers my heart that I have you to share with each day, or at least each day that I can.  Oh, I know, I would probably share even if you weren't there, but you make it all so much nicer.  I can feel you out there and I think of you when I am writing.  My posts really do feel like conversations with good and kind friends and that is largely due to YOU.  Love you all and thank YOU! 

And those are my small and wonderful things for this week.

 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *We must constantly remind ourselves

that He is God and we are not. 

~Jeffrey R Holland   •。★★ 。* 。  

 

 

In The English Kitchen today, an old favourite. Swiss Steak. I've been making this delicious steak for my family for years and years and years. Mom made it before me, and I am sure my grandmother did too. Its delicious!

I hope the week ahead for you  is filled with lots of small and simple things!  Don't forget!

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And I do too!