“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein
Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life is complicated. Sometimes it’s hard to see further than the here and now. It’s in these times that I must be the most intentional. I try to consciously seek the goodness and the joy in my ordinary days. Here are a few:
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wearing my new sweater for the first time
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brother giggles
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baby J’s adorable walking, which looks a lot like tango steps
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a happy husband doing what he loves
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fresh vegetables from the local farm
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warm, handmade quilts on a chilly morning
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waking up to a clean kitchen
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windy days and kite-flying off of the back deck
I encourage you to take a moment and write down 10 good things. I promise they can change the whole tone of your day.
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.”
– Henri Nouwen