So I keep thinking of things in my simple, quiet life that bring me so much joy, but they're things you have to really pay attention in order to notice. I'll call them miniature joys. I've decided to try adding one a week on this page, so hold me to it. I'm a pretty observant person, so I could post one everyday, but I think we all know that's an unrealistic goal.
One thing I really like about myself is that I have always noticed little things around me and gotten a great deal of peace from those things. I need that time to be quiet, inside my head, and without it I feel myself falling into a sort of mania brought on by over-stimulation and manifested in a very grumpy, lazy attitude. Cartoons used to do it-my parents will tell you.
I like to hear the little things others notice that I may not have ever thought about, so I guess this is my way of opening a little advent-calendar window on my thought processes that might make someone else notice a miniature joy in their life. Enjoy.
2 comments:
I've always turned to this in times of need (srsly).
My daughter--You are a very observant person, and a joy to all of us. I don't know about the rest of them out there, but I'm hoping 'the slimeball' doesn't have too much impact on your wonderfully unique attitude and temperament. Oh, and keep the happy stuff coming. If it's any consolation Columbus (or St. Lou) AIN'T Austin.. Ohio's pretty #@^&% Red, if you get my drift.
Chin up--Dad
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