Happy Friday even though the temps today are going to be raging!
Let's talk about Life today!! We've got facebook, instagram and all other kinds of social media that seems to have taken over our lives. But what I am more interested in is REAL LIFE! The kind where I burn my toast, I stump my toe on the corner of the table, life where my sacred kitchen drawer is now overflowing.....where I lose my keys in the bottom of my suitcase!! (This really happened)
The truth around here is, every little thing, even that drawer being stuffed full, is part of the grand recipe for a happy life.
Although I throughly enjoyed our vacation, I know that my daily life is where I can find the small, unassuming details of happiness...
I visited my neighbor yesterday and we chatted for a good bit..... this equals happiness!
I received a short text yesterday from a friend that simply said..."Checking on y'all." This too equals happiness.
I had a good laugh yesterday when I literally changed from pants to shorts....in the parking lot at the mall. I really did!! I had an appointment and it was one where I needed to be dressed up a bit. But afterwards, I needed to run some errands....it was way too hot to have on pants, so I changed into the shorts I had carried with me.
I thought I was going to throw up when I stopped at a favorite restaurant to pick up some chicken salad for Sam and I. Just so happens that I had to walk past a manhole to get to the restaurant. You would not believe had bad it smelled... On my way back to my car, I held my breath until I got past the manhole. I tried to laugh as I was holding my breath... lol, didn't work out to well.
Even the frustrating things in life, play a big part in our daily living. These things teach us patience, grace, and they teach us to recognize that things do not always go as planned. Some things often teach me that I always end up with sore teeth when I grit my teeth when frustrated.
I don't know about the rest of you, but for me.....I have so many more days that are filled with sweet roses than days filled with nasty weeds. Life is layered isn't it??
My mother always told me that a good pot of stew needs to be layered. You have to add some sweet carrots but you also have to add some savory ingredients as well. The mix of ingredients is what makes the stew so delicious. Same for life!! We must never underestimate the little things.....the good, the bad, and all of the things that makes for a happy, well balanced life.
Balancing Life
Just another day when my mind thinks deep! lol
Shug....