Reading my friend Pappy’s site today made me think of thoughts I had a while back. It also made me get off my ass and go for a walk, which Milo enjoyed greatly.
I’m not sure if I’m just on Cloud 9 lately, or if I’m just trying to focus on the good things, and not the stress and worry of the future, the past, the what ifs, etc. It’s not a concious focus, so maybe I’m just slowly, slowly learning to relax.
As I was walking Milo the other morning, the bees were buzzing, it was pleasantly warm, the sun was shining, the flowers on the bushes were blooming. I smiled. As I smiled, and side-stepped the snail, I started making a list in my head of all the things that make me smile, and make my worries melt away.
When I stepped out today, and saw the leaves above, I decided when I got back in, whether or not I had the time, I would at least sit down and put some of my thoughts down in writing…
Things that Make me Smile
- Colors in nature – especially when they match the vibrant outfit I’m wearing
- The sun warming the crown of my head
- The smell of flowers blooming on the first day of spring
- Milo’s prance
- Nin ordering me a birthday present off the internet (and it getting here!)
- The smell of Indian food on my right hand
- Raju laughing at my loving his Mom’s mango pickle
- Raju’s mom taking the time to show me how to make her mango pickle
- The brilliant blue of the sky
- The slightly damp air on a warm morning
- The pomeranian on the trail with it’s butt shaved (actually, this one made me laugh)
- The twinkle in Raju’s eye when he laughs at a little kid running
- Being moved to create something
- My Dad’s hug
- Lounging outside while typing this list, or enjoying a glass of wine in my little outdoor sanctuary in the evening
- The sparkle of my engagement ring in the sun
- The first time I start up the grill when the weather warms
- Having good friends and the most wonderful family
- Cupcakes, with or without sprinkles
- Getting flowers
- Raju’s hand gently rubbing mine
- Memories
- Water
- Knowing I will see Mom soon
- My dried herb garden
- My live roses
- California Poppies
- Wearing a sarong
- Palm trees
- Milo’s smile 🙂
