Sunday, October 9, 2011

Perfectly, imperfect

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Unknown

There’s chaos and disorder all around me and somehow I still manage to smile. I’ve given myself the challenge of completing a list of 31 reasons for which I smile and should smile on a daily basis.

1. I live in a free country.
2. I’m relatively in good health.
3. My life has purpose.
4. My dog
5. Love I give
6. Love I receive
7. Sunsets
8. Sunrises
9. I have clean drinking water
10. It’s October, my favorite month of the year
11. I love the smell and sound of rain
12. Music nourishes my soul- I dance like no one is watching
13. Someone is there when I need it, unselfishly
14. Afternoon naps
15. I stand firmly for what I believe, even if I stand alone
16. A relatively happy childhood
17. A juicy past happy to leave behind
18. I can see beyond obstacles
19. I can taste the sweet and sour of life
20. I can hear laughter and sobbing tears
21. I can touch someone’s life and sometimes make a difference
22. I can smell the flowers, and the rain, coffee and chocolate
23. I have a job
24. Smiles are the best accessory anyone can have
25. Free hugs
26. I’ve done things “my way”
27. I made my own family
28. I’ve survived my mistakes
29. Going to the lake or park relaxes me
30. Halloween is coming.
31. Celebrating with beautiful souls





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