The rains have finally arrived after years of drought – the lawn is lush green with Irises popping up and out in shades of purple and white; The spinach is growing in the new mushroom compost along with the cherry tomatoes, mint, parsley and thyme; The pond’s waterfall is flowing along with our pet frog […]
Tag Archives: Gratitude
Realizing balance is not just physical – it’s more emotional, spiritual and mental. And once accepted, I’m not in control of any of it with the exception of just ‘being’ and ‘believing’. Sounds easy – but, it’s not. As we enter into the Holy Days – the to do lists get longer, the calendar fills […]
What am I grateful for today – November 11th? A home Electricity Food Employment Art Music Freedom of Expression Faith Prayer Colors Green and Blue Photography Hiking and Walking Traveling Kindness of Others Love and Smiles Peaceful Moments Writing Laughing out Loud Miracles Children Friendship
What gratitude looks like to me today…. Eyes that see love, beauty, nature in all its many forms Ears to hear the sound of the waves or the wind blowing through the leaves Arms to hug those I love Legs to walk the trail, climb the mountains Creative imagination to share my art God who listens […]
The world is full of both. When someone holds the door for me – how kind is this? This kindness immediately sparks gratitude in my heart. A card arrives in the mail, flowers unexpectedly arrive on the door step, a call and someone wants to bring over a meal when I’m not 100% – so […]
And with it – Fireflies Beautiful Sunrises and Sunsets Hot temperatures Waterfalls to be explored Afternoon Thunderstorms and Clouds galore Walks in the morning ; During the day, work and art to be done Reading and creating something fun; When evening comes, the feet go up and rest is won; Enjoy your day, come what may; Birds, flowers, […]
Love, Family, Beauty, Eyes that See, Heart that Feels, Legs that carry me, a Man named Steve, Children who are the Joy of my Heart, A God that listens, – Feeling Blessed !!!
It is in the silence of the morning that most of my creative juices flow and a smile forms inside and out. And the words spring forth, Like the songs of the birds outside my window; They are talking and chirping their way awake; Awaiting the warmth of the sun to shine; I, too, awaken to […]
It’s early morning November 21st The coffee is brewing my mind is grinding the words are flowing each sweet verse soon to be Thanksgiving what will I find to be truly grateful for? This morning it’s the opportunity to write, to see, to think to smell the freshly brewed coffee. ©Anita Adams
And a chance for snow is finally in the forecast for those of us living in Western North Carolina. 1 – 3 inches! Yippie! I love watching the snow fall…and more than that, I love running outside and catching BIG snowflakes on my tongue. If there’s enough snowfall, then hiking, sledding and making snow angels […]