In Full Bloom

Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today!

Copyright Marlene Moore Gordon

“In the hope of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.” Albert Schweitzer

In a clothing store, a young woman struck up a conversation with me. She was clearly very over weight. Not the usual five to ten pounds that a lot of us complain about, more like one hundred pounds in excess. Smiling and relaxed she explained that she hadn’t always been a plus size. Although she hoped to lose weight, she had learned an important lesson, to be happy today at whatever size she was.

Her change of heart occurred after looking at an old photograph of herself when she was slimmer, younger and perhaps more beautiful. The sad part she told me was that at the time, she had never really appreciated herself. Now she promised herself she would never again wait for some time in the future to feel good or to be happy.

This young woman’s story is a great reminder that it’s an art to practice happiness. As time passes you will never be younger, and those extra pounds may never come off. You can however, make the choice that she makes every day. Focus on the good you see in yourself, really value your assets and all you wish to become will blossom.

Marlene Moore Gordon

Find Something To Feel Good About Everyday!

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2 Comments

  1. Sandy Weinzweig /

    Love this one.. should be read every morning!

  2. Hi Marlene – what a wonderful and encouraging blog you have! I will definitely be visiting again!

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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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