Celebrate Life

happiness quilt

The older I get the more I realize that life is about the simple things.  A beautiful sunrise or sunset, bird song, good books, a special friend, comfy quilts, an afternoon by the fire when its raining outside, a refreshing  cup of tea, music, standing in nature and really seeing God's beautiful world, the love of family and friends, the ocean's magic......All of these things and much more are for us to enjoy everyday and I've found that when I stop and actually enjoy and appreciate these gifts my life is very blessed and  joy is just waiting to escape and,  " All is right with my world". 
We all have obstacles in life, but it is so much easier to overcome them if we meet those obstacles with a positive attitude, with a laugh,  a kind word and love in our hearts.  I find that if I can just take one step at a time and not look back, keep myself moving forward each moment by enjoying those simple pleasures, believing in God's guidance and love, becoming excited about new creations and discoveries waiting for me, then my path becomes easier. 

I don't know who wrote this but it speaks to me.

“There is always something to celebrate even in the worst of times

  Sing Gods praises with gratitude
  Call forth positive situations and develop a grateful attitude
  Be thankful to God and say it for even the smallest things.”

.  Just think of the eagle soaring on high.....wings spread to the light...power and control of its life...and know that there is a loving God always there at a moments thought to check your fall and help you reach out again and touch the sky,  just as the eagle does.
So celebrate life!!!