“You have to look for the joy. Look for the light of God that is hitting your life, and you will find sparkles you didn’t know were there.” -Barbara Johnson
May God bless you with many sparkles of joy today. Slainte, Lisa
“Joy” by Lisa Lyons, Flight of Freedom
“Love is a many splendored thing.” That song title is a great description of the 50 years of marriage and love that my parents have shared together. Growing up and watching my parents, I learned what true love was supposed to look like. I remember them dancing in the living room after supper; part of me loved it, part of me was like, “Come on, Mom & Dad…parents aren’t supposed to actually kiss or anything.” 😉 But most of me was so happy that they were happy, and I knew that I wanted to find a love like that one day. And happy ending…I did.
So here’s to two of my very best friends, my parents, on their 50th wedding anniversary tomorrow. May your love continue to shine for many, many more years, because we all love to see the glow. Love, Lisa
When I was a little girl and when the sun hit the water just right, I thought there were diamonds out there in the surf. And if I just could get there quick enough and catch one, it would stay glittery and beautiful in my hand. But alas, those diamonds seemed to be of the stuff of leprechaun gold and fairy dust, and I was never quite fast enough to fish one out. I sure had fun trying, though. 🙂 If you’re by the sea today, catch a diamond for me, and if you’re not, imagine yourself picking up one triumphantly in your hand for all to see. It will make you smile and that’s a good thing. Slainte, Lisa
*Photo provided courtesy of D.W. Nygaard*
Do you remember this feeling?
Or how about this one?
Find one reason today to feel like that again.
Some ideas to get you started if you’re feeling sleepy this morning:
…When you’re outside, and the mood hits you, twirl in the grass, or take your shoes off, or sing, or all of the above.
…When you take a walk, pretend you’re trekking to China with pirates chasing you, and who knows? there might be treasure along the way. Keep an eye out!
…Get in the water and make a giant water suction bubble with your hands under the water. Do it again.
…Pick up a pretty rock you see, and then look for another one. Start a new rock collection just for the day.
…Pick a flower and really look at it and breathe deeply. Spring is here!
Blessings to you, Lisa
Smile — sunshine is good for your teeth. ~Author Unknown
I’ve never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful. ~Author Unknown
Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available. ~Jim Beggs
A smile confuses an approaching frown. ~Author Unknown
A smile takes but a moment, but its effects sometimes last forever. ~J.E. Smith
Just posting about smiling has got me smiling. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa
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