One of my closest friends got married this past weekend. It was a gorgeous, amazing, perfect, beautiful wedding. The songs during the ceremony all had meaning to the two of them and their lives together thus far, the people they care about the most were there, both family and friends, the bride was breathtaking and the groom was dashing debonair .... as maid of honor I had the unique pleasure of being an integral part of the planning and festivities, and for that I am oh so incredibly thankful. I love it when two people who are simply SUPPOSED to be together, are exactly that ... together. It reminds me that some things in life actually do make sense.
Now, in the aftermath of getting back to real, regular life .... no emergency texts from the bride to be with pleas for assistance, no planning to be done, no huge shindig with its music and frivolity to look forward .... how does one find that innate ability to keep going with an upbeat attitude and positive outlook even though there's a bit of nostalgia for the loss of something so grand upcoming? I'm willing to bet that this happens to everyone reading this. Be it after a holiday, or a major event, the days following are a bit of a trudging through period attempting to lock into that next great thing upcoming. It's not always easy, but it always happens.
What if every single day of life could be the next great thing to look forward to? What if, despite the job stresses, and family stresses, and life stress in general that can't be controlled, what if every single day has something phenomenal in it that you simply have to keep your eyes open for so you don't miss it? It could be as simple as a warm sunny spring day, or the sight of an unexpected beautiful flower, or a thank you hug from someone you made smile, or an extra 10 to 15 minutes you unexpectedly get to do whatever your heart desires with no regard for anyone else, or a fun note from a friend ..... there are so many positive things out there that can make each day a wonderful experience if only we actively choose to watch for them and appreciate them no matter how small. Things that we can look forward to. Every single day. Even if we don't know what they are until they arrive. Life's little gifts ..... look around today and take notice. I bet you'll find something unexpected but wonderful if you try!
~ The Girl In The Little Black Dress
Now, in the aftermath of getting back to real, regular life .... no emergency texts from the bride to be with pleas for assistance, no planning to be done, no huge shindig with its music and frivolity to look forward .... how does one find that innate ability to keep going with an upbeat attitude and positive outlook even though there's a bit of nostalgia for the loss of something so grand upcoming? I'm willing to bet that this happens to everyone reading this. Be it after a holiday, or a major event, the days following are a bit of a trudging through period attempting to lock into that next great thing upcoming. It's not always easy, but it always happens.
What if every single day of life could be the next great thing to look forward to? What if, despite the job stresses, and family stresses, and life stress in general that can't be controlled, what if every single day has something phenomenal in it that you simply have to keep your eyes open for so you don't miss it? It could be as simple as a warm sunny spring day, or the sight of an unexpected beautiful flower, or a thank you hug from someone you made smile, or an extra 10 to 15 minutes you unexpectedly get to do whatever your heart desires with no regard for anyone else, or a fun note from a friend ..... there are so many positive things out there that can make each day a wonderful experience if only we actively choose to watch for them and appreciate them no matter how small. Things that we can look forward to. Every single day. Even if we don't know what they are until they arrive. Life's little gifts ..... look around today and take notice. I bet you'll find something unexpected but wonderful if you try!
~ The Girl In The Little Black Dress
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