Life is good....

There comes a time in ones life where you are forced to look at the "good". I have tried over the past few months to "be grateful". I have even started a gratitude journal. When I first started I did not think I would really benefit from it. But here I am months later to tell you that it really does work. I feel so much better about my life. We all have things to be grateful for, some more than others, but it really helps to focus on the positive. Try it, you will see the benefit. I have so many wonderful people in my life. Thank you to all of you who have brightened my life....I love and appreciate you all.

Yearning for a Simpler life

Yesterday was a perfect day. What did I do you ask....nothing and everything at the same time. It was just a great day off. I never left the house. I played in the garden planting all my spring veggies, I cleaned out a closet, I cooked a wonderful dinner, I played with my dogs, read from my "Simple Abundance" book....I just totally enjoyed my life, my day, those moments...It was a perfect day.

I was completely content with what I had. I never thought of wanting more. The day had become so satifying that it was enough. I wish I had more days llike that. You know? More days to appreciate what I have without getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Did my parents feel this way when they were my age? Was life slower 20 years ago? 30 years ago? 40 years ago? When did the rat race begin???????? Why do we conform??? Why do I conform????