I've never been much of a "Peanuts" fan but this cartoon depiction of Snoopy and his little friends completely resonated with me. It's so easy to get bogged down in the grand complexities of life. It's natural to look too far into the future, attempting to predict what the greater scheme of your world is going to look like. It's almost impossible not to worry about the big obstacles we all inevitably encounter while on our life journey.
Yet I'm always reminded that focusing on the little blessings in life grounds us and refreshes us. I recently started a journal in which I write down the little things I'm thankful for every day. They include everything from Starbucks lattes and pumpkin-flavored desserts to funny text messages from friends and afternoons spent at the beach.
When we stop focusing on how busy we are, we allow ourselves to realize how many blessings God gives us every day. Sometimes He makes us laugh by providing us with the time to watch our favorite rerun of "The Office," or He lets us mourn by providing a friend to us when we need to vent the most. Sometimes He saves our wallets by giving us a waiter who treats us to a free dessert, or He makes us joyful by painting a beautiful sunset over the ocean. None of these things are coincidental; God is so intentional, handpicking each moment in which He chooses to bless us with the little things.
For a moment, then, I want to take the time to reflect on some of the little things that I've been blessed with in the past week that have truly enhanced my life. And I'll throw in some things that are constant pick-me-ups, treats that God gives me that I really don't deserve.
a weekend getaway. our office being closed on a random friday.
karli megan king. italian food. "yappy" hour.
pleasanton. hilariously and undeservingly acquiring celeb status.
youtube videos. belly-aching laughter. pumpkin muffins.
mexican food and margaritas. nicholas spence and his generosity.
more yappy hour.
breakfasting with friends. the truth of the cliche, "time flies when you're having fun." becca marie patterson, michael robert hoyt and jonathan david clark. frozen yogurt.
sausalito. exploring. art galleries, cafes and wine bars. the golden gate bridge and a breathtaking viewpoint.
trader joe's. homemade pizza. watching favorite shows.
starbucks. insanely random run-ins with long-lost friends. lunch after church.
erin marie chinen. $19 manicures and pedicures. OPI nailpolish.
mosaic, the mayan and wide awake.
family dinner. mexican pie and sangria. thomas bush, darnell brisco, dave pommer and matthew seth baker's rendition of "sue silver is my mom."
kristen grace hoffman. "stopping by" and staying too late because there's so much to catch up on.
chai tea. apartment five oh nine. cmpr. texts from friends. new car smell.
halloween packages from mrs. joyce. book club. the coffee bean on wilshire and 8th. english breakfast tea lattes. great conversation. new friends.
erin marie macdonald. jiraffe. lemon souffle. heart-to-hearts. red wine...especially the kind that benefits kids with autism, amongst other causes. actually, make that free red wine (thank you, kind waiter at jiraffe).
a comfy bed. a completely (finally) decorated room.
sweet dreams.
karli megan king. italian food. "yappy" hour.
pleasanton. hilariously and undeservingly acquiring celeb status.
youtube videos. belly-aching laughter. pumpkin muffins.
mexican food and margaritas. nicholas spence and his generosity.
more yappy hour.
breakfasting with friends. the truth of the cliche, "time flies when you're having fun." becca marie patterson, michael robert hoyt and jonathan david clark. frozen yogurt.
sausalito. exploring. art galleries, cafes and wine bars. the golden gate bridge and a breathtaking viewpoint.
trader joe's. homemade pizza. watching favorite shows.
starbucks. insanely random run-ins with long-lost friends. lunch after church.
erin marie chinen. $19 manicures and pedicures. OPI nailpolish.
mosaic, the mayan and wide awake.
family dinner. mexican pie and sangria. thomas bush, darnell brisco, dave pommer and matthew seth baker's rendition of "sue silver is my mom."
kristen grace hoffman. "stopping by" and staying too late because there's so much to catch up on.
chai tea. apartment five oh nine. cmpr. texts from friends. new car smell.
halloween packages from mrs. joyce. book club. the coffee bean on wilshire and 8th. english breakfast tea lattes. great conversation. new friends.
erin marie macdonald. jiraffe. lemon souffle. heart-to-hearts. red wine...especially the kind that benefits kids with autism, amongst other causes. actually, make that free red wine (thank you, kind waiter at jiraffe).
a comfy bed. a completely (finally) decorated room.
sweet dreams.
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