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Unexpected Gifts

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An Unexpected Gift

An Unexpected Gift

Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today…

Sept. 14th.

I began my day today with a brisk 30 minute walk around my neighborhood. As I breezed past sunlit trees appreciating the natural beauty all around me, I felt free and open to beginning a productive work day.

When I happened to glance down I noticed a bright red leaf on the ground by my feet. While this is not unusual, what was amazing is that there were no trees of any kind around me bearing red leaves.

This leaf reminded me of the spectacular bright colored autumn leaves I grew up admiring in New England. Yet here I am in CA surrounded by lush greenery and this one red leaf found me.

You are always surrounded by unexpected gifts; it’s up to you to live consciously, to be aware of them, to appreciate them and to allow them to touch your life. Today this simple red leaf touched mine and I am grateful for the gift.

Find Something To Feel Good About Everyday!

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About the Author : Marlene

My passion has always been storytelling whether that involves writing or imagery. Following this passion, I built a 20-year career licensing my unique hand painted illustrations and product designs to renowned companies in the gift, paper, and home décor categories. My clients include Waterford Wedgwood, Tiffany & Co., George Caspari, Shurman Fine Papers, Block China, Simon & Schuster, Random House, Cartier, Shaw Living, Stephen Lawrence, and many more. To view samples of my artwork, just go to http://www.createdigitalart.com/designers/marlene.php. Now, my passion has taken me to blogging, compiling, and sharing stories of people who in their own small way have made a difference in someone’s life; stories that have the amazing ability to reawaken our senses to experience everything that is and can be good in the world and connect us with each other.

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