Yesterday we were blessed with a whole day of blue sky and, although the rain-soaked clouds are back today, I can bear the dreariness much better after the opportunity to soak up some cheerful sunshine. The reprieve, brief though it was, helped me to appreciate once again the life-giving force of water rather than let myself drown in my frustration of its temporary over-abundance. This made me realize once again how important it is for us to be aware of what inspires and sustains us so that we may open ourselves up to the positive in our lives whenever possible. I have decided that acknowledging the negative in my life is necessary for realistic assessment and learning, but dwelling on it is draining. Therefore, I challenged myself to discern 25 things that fill me with life and inspire me so that I can more consciously direct myself toward life-building hope, appreciation, and joy. It is an interesting and somewhat surprising process. What's your top 25?
God’s Grace
Family
Nature
Shopping Buddies
Music
My Computer
Architecture
Sunshine
Uncut Fabric
A Smile
Art
Joy
Color
Photos
Gentleness
New Paper
Camera
Creative Supplies
Thoughtful Words
Feeling Loved
An Interesting Challenge
Reading
Shared Trust
Someone’s Faith in Me
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