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Re: Reflections for 1/5/08 What little things make you happy?
Posted on Jan 8th, 2008
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CJ
CJ
Today I was reminded of this reflections question. My 4 year old boy was absorbed in playing with his cars and suddenly ran over and threw his arms around my neck and squeezed. Next to my ear he said "Oh Mom, you're the best mom I ever had."
These bits of serendipity are often the little things that fill me up with warmth and happiness.
Examples of connectedness would be high on list of happy-makers. When the right article comes along just as I'm struggling with a similar issue. Finding the perfect Christmas gift for my friend right after she mentions looking for the particular item. Little reminders that all things are connected and come about as they should help buoy my faith.
And material objects? Sometimes the most absurd things. Recently the tiniest brown glass bottle came my way (containing some interesting aromatherapy oils) from my massage therapist. Cap and all it is about 1" tall. Just looking at it or rolling it in my hand gives me pleasure.
I can't say with certainty any particular object. It seems it's just the right thing at the right time that strikes a certain cord.
What I do know for sure is that when I keep my eyes open and my heart seeking for these little bits of joy, I stay on the path of gratitude, which makes all things more simple.
Namaste
CJ
These bits of serendipity are often the little things that fill me up with warmth and happiness.
Examples of connectedness would be high on list of happy-makers. When the right article comes along just as I'm struggling with a similar issue. Finding the perfect Christmas gift for my friend right after she mentions looking for the particular item. Little reminders that all things are connected and come about as they should help buoy my faith.
And material objects? Sometimes the most absurd things. Recently the tiniest brown glass bottle came my way (containing some interesting aromatherapy oils) from my massage therapist. Cap and all it is about 1" tall. Just looking at it or rolling it in my hand gives me pleasure.
I can't say with certainty any particular object. It seems it's just the right thing at the right time that strikes a certain cord.
What I do know for sure is that when I keep my eyes open and my heart seeking for these little bits of joy, I stay on the path of gratitude, which makes all things more simple.
Namaste
CJ
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