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Bliss by Eric Weiner

Bliss by Eric Weiner was an interesting mission to seek out what happiness means to people around the world.

This was an intriguing read. In Eric’s travels around the world, he talked with people from each area asking what made them happy. The answer varied from place to place: friends, family, free time, work, money, and alcohol availability were just a few of the answers.

I read this slowly, and didn’t finish in time for book group. I couldn’t get into it at first. It took me about 6 months to complete, as the least. Perhaps it will go more quickly for you. For me, happiness was not reading this book, but having finished it after so long a time.

The image I’ve selected for this portrays two of the things in life that put a smile in my heart: reading and pets.

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Posted by on August 26, 2013 in Uncategorized

 

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Standing Out

Does anything stand out in this photo to you?

Have you ever looked at someone, and something about them just stood out from the rest?

Hands, nose, lips, eye brows? Smile, voice, hugs, spirit?

There are many beings in my life for which something stands out.

  • Humor in any situation which disarms the most aggressive being.
  • Eyes that look into my soul and see me for who I really am.
  • Hands that touch my shoulder or the back of my hand in support.
  • A voice that calms my spirit.
  • Eye brows that express it all.
  • A nose that wiggles when the person laughs.
  • The head tilt of intensive listening.

I am blessed with beings who have something that stands out in my life. What stands out for you?

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Posted by on May 12, 2013 in Uncategorized

 

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High as a Kite

There’s one sure way in our home to get the kitties into the cat carrier. Rub it down with catnip.

However, it was still quite potent when we returned from the vet. The deary who was transported seemed to understand our scheme.

The others did not. Our sweeties are high as a kite here, admiring their large, new cat toy, encased in one of their favorite scents.

If only pure bliss were so very simple to achieve for the rest of us. Yet seeing their pleasure, made us all smile … and laugh a wee bit. They were a delight to be around all evening long. (Yes, more so than usual.)

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Posted by on May 10, 2013 in Uncategorized

 

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