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. 

I surround myself with good people.  People with similar values and who are kind and caring towards others. People who value me and I value them. They are my tribe. That makes all the difference in the world.

My little home. I thank the Lord for it every morning and night. A place to call my own that keeps me sheltered and warm. In a day where many do not have a place to call their home, this is a special blessing that I do not take for granted.

 

Perspective.  These types of things are the best things in life to have possession of. Simple joys and pleasures. Things that money cannot buy.

Again, perspective. 

 

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When I catch myself berating myself or having negative thoughts about myself, I remind myself that I, too, am a child of God and deserving of the care and love that I so freely give to others.

The power to resist the adversary, who is the father of all lies. 

 

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Grateful to have gotten to the point in life where I no longer care about what other people think or say about me.  Well, most of the time anyways!

 

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This is my superpower. I pick myself up and I just keep moving forward. Standing still is not an option.

 

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I am grateful for my ordinary moments. Life is made from these.

 

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Rough patches are blocks to build upon . . . 

Faith, Family, Friends, Home, Love . . . I am blessed with a life of abundance. The small and wonderful things of life are really everything!

A thought to carry with you . . .

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 *.˛.° ˛°. .Gratitude takes nothing for granted,

is never unresponsive,

is constantly awakening to new wonder.

For the grateful person knows that

God is good, not by hearsay,

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In The English Kitchen today . . . Quick and Easy Chicken Tacos. A most delicious repurposing of leftover cooked chicken.

Not a lot on today. I need to go to the store at some point.  I need to get my garbage ready to put out tomorrow. Just a bit of this and a bit of that. Have a fabulous day today. I hope your day is full of small and wonderful things.  Don't forget!

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And I do too!