Being totally consumed with my upcoming trip to PA and trying desperately to keep myself busy I jumped at the chance to go out with a great friend and totally forgot to finish my thoughts. When I came back from my outing I assure you writing more would probably not have been a good thing as I don't have a breathalyzer on my laptop, and boy do I need one sometimes! The next morning, without much thought, I simply clicked publish not even realizing I hadn't finished writing. So, now that I have reread what I was trying to say is I am so glad that I do have so much beauty in my life. That the beauty does in fact shine and the ugly negativity is taking a back seat to much more positive things in my life.
It's a shame that so many of us take the everyday beauty in our lives for granted. I had a friend one time that said she never had seen a miracle. I guess it all depends on what we consider miracles to be. Whenever I see a newborn baby, a gorgeous sunrise, a couple in love, the beauty of friendship, the changing seasons, a smile from a stranger or even hear a song I love it brings thoughts of miracles to my mind. To me miracles are those little things that bring joy into my heart, pleasant memories to my mind, and smiles to my senses. Things that remind me how wonderful it is to be alive, well, happy and have the ability to love and care and give.
Yes at times I see far too clearly the negative things in my life, but if I step back, take a deep breath, turn my focus to the beauty I know is there I realize, a lot quicker than I used to, that life is so very good. I know that I am blessed with so many good things in my life. I am learning that I deserve these good things. I am learning to enjoy them and embrace them! I know life has many more good things in store for me, and I'll not hide from them, but will open my eyes and my heart and accept it all.
My life is filled with good, with beauty and joy. I am happier today than I have been in a long time and I know that it's only to get better. This is my life, and I am going to live it!!
