I love this picture. It just get's your attention doesn't it? I found it while i was preparing my discussion for this week at Remix. We're talking about Appreciating the Little Things, and realizing what a gift life really is.
Everyone these days is looking for happiness. They're searching everywhere for it! But the fact is many people remain unhappy, unfulfilled. They wonder why they seem to have everything they want, but still aren't satisfied. I think many people have forgotten that it's about relationships not stuff. You can have all the material possessions in the world, but if you haven't got someone who loves you, or someone to love and share it with - what have you really got?
I'm asking my kids (no - i don't have kids yet - my kids at Youth) some tough questions tonight like, If you lost everything you owned - if it was gone in a minute, would your life still be worth living? Would you be trying to replace everything as soon as possible? If someone asked you what's the most important in your life, what would you say? And more than that - would your actions - how you live reflect what you stated as your priorities? These are some things i believe it's good to think about every now and again, just to sort of do a check up on our values.
I am constantly reminded that it's the little things in life that make it great to be alive. You know - hitting the snooze button and sleeping in that extra 10 min. - seeing the smile on someone's face as they open their Christmas gift from you -laughing and being with those you love - It's not where i live, but who i live with. It's not what i have but what i can give to someone else. It's not how much money i have, but how i choose to use it. No matter what circumstances i find myself in - whether lovely or challenging, whether happy or sad - i am always trying to remind myself to look for those little things, those precious things that remind me what a gift my life really is.
So think about it. What does your search for happiness include?
2 comments:
That is very true! I think everyone needs to be reminded to look at the little things in life because most of the time they end up being the most important parts of our lives. My happiness definitely is in relationships. I never know when these relationships may end or when I may lose those people so I try to treasure ever moment with them.
I am quite enjoying reading your blog! You have some great things to share. Love you
Thanks Liz. I'm quite enjoying writing it. it's nice to share some thoughts. i love reading your blog too. :-)
love you lots.
xo
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