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Create Joy, Every Day

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Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today!

“Joy is the feeling of grinning inside.” Melba Colgrove

It sounds really corny but after you read the lyrics to the song “My Favorite Things” from the Musical “The Sound of Music,” you may realize that it’s almost impossible to feel down when you think about your “favorite things.”

A few of mine are; hot fudge sundaes, the sound of wind chimes, clouds drifting past a brilliant full moon, a flock of birds flying in formation, the sweet scent of fresh basil, the feel of cashmere, whipped crème on a warm dessert, and of course whiskers on kittens. The more I think about it the longer my list becomes.

We all have countless sights, sounds, scents and sensations that delight us. We can take them for granted, or we stop for a few minutes to appreciate them. It’s a great idea to make a list of what brings you joy, and place it at the top of your gratitude list. When you’re feeling down, experiencing a disappointment, or grieving a loss, life’s simple pleasures are within reach. You can create joy, simply by remembering them.

Musical “The Sound of Music” – My Favorite Things Lyrics
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I’m feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don’t feel so bad

FYI: There is a “Positivity” Contest being conducted by Amway
www.Facebook.com/AmwayGlobal
www.yourpositivityproject.com

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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