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.

The blessing of family. It may not be perfect, but I have a family which I love very much and who love me back.  I enjoy the times we get to spend together whether in real time or in virtual time.  My parents did a good job.  They raised three individuals who are caring and loving and kind. We also enjoy each other's company and have raised pretty good families of our own. We miss our mom, but she is never very far away from us as we all carry her in our hearts. I love my family.  They are a great blessing from God.

I love my little home. It, too, is not perfect, but it is mine. It is all that I need.  I could not ask for any more than what I have.  My home is comfortable, and it is affordable, and it is mine. It keeps me warm and safe. It is cozy.  I have everything I need and then some. I am blessed beyond measure.

I also love my car.  I am so blessed to have one and to be able to drive it. I did not drive at all in the U.K. It was too crazy over there. I never felt comfortable driving over there. Wrong side of the car. Wrong side of the road.  Far too busy.  And don't get me started on the roundabouts.

My two furry family members. I get to share my space, my home, with these two furry companions. They provide me no end of delight, entertainment and love. I am never alone or bored with these two sharing my home with me.  We play together. I laugh at them. We share cuddles.  I could not ask for any better companions to share my home with me. It is a mutual admiration society.

Food and work. Work and food. I never go hungry. I always have plenty to eat and a job I enjoy working with food that helps to occupy my time, keeps me busy and keeps me well fed. I am able to be able to say that I have never known real hunger and deprivation. What a great blessing that is.  I do take it for granted sometimes, but when I stop to think about it, I know how blessed I am to have what I have. Food is more than just sustenance for me. It is fun and preparing it provides me with a decent living.  God is good.

 

My Faith and my relationship with my Heavenly Father.  It is everything to me. It garnishes my every hour.  I pray unceasingly.  I have surrounded myself with small reminders of my Heavenly Father's love for me.  I have always been a person of faith. For as long as I can remember, God and Jesus Christ have been a part of my daily life. I am grateful for parents who taught me how to pray and where to look for help when I need it. My faith has given me strength in times when I did not know how I was going to move forward, and it has strengthened me to help keep me going, and going, and going. Whether it is real or not, or imagined, or whatever other people think . . .  it is real to me and tangible. God is real to me and tangible. I have seen too much evidence of Him working in my life for it to be otherwise. I wish I could give the gift of faith to everyone, but unfortunately, it's not something you can give to another. It is something they need to find for themselves.

I am grateful for my God given talents. My super-powers. We all have them. They are not all the same, but once you recognize them for what they are, they will always hold you in good stead.  I have been blessed with many talents, some of them quite obvious and others hidden. You have talents too. Some people are singers. Some are painters. Some are sewers, cooks, etc.  Some are encouragers, light givers, smile makers.  Helpers in thought, word and deed. We do not have to be the best at anything, we only need to try and to give what we can, when we can, in whatever way we can. A talent buried is a talent wasted. We must use them and in doing so, know that they will be multiplied.

Love, talents, joy, faith, friendship, etc. these are all nothing unless they are shared. Sharing doubles what you have and brings abundance into your life. 

Are we not all blessed?

And with that I best leave you with a thought for the day  . . . 

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 *I alone cannot change the world,

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In the kitchen today, Muskotsnittar. A Swedish crispy butter spice cookie made with just 6 ingredients. Perfect for the holidays with a cup of coffee or for a Christmas cookie exchange!  Be warned.  These are incredibly moreish.

I hope that you have a beautiful day filled with light, love, and filled with abundance. Be blessed and happy. Don't forget!

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And I do too!