Friday, April 22, 2011

Counting my blessings, in six words


My heart breaks, like anyone else's,
and the brokenness can bring openness.
Blessings surround us, all the time.
No matter what our current situation, 
the sun still shines so bright.
The flowers still bloom in spring.
The children still wonder and laugh. 
Music still fills our ears, hearts.
Joy still seeps in, in moments.

May we always choose to notice.

For more blessings, visit Melissa's blog.

9 comments:

Molly @ Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce said...

Hmm...it seems that you and I were thinking along the same lines. You've got to notice those blessings in order to count them. Focus is so important!

I hope you are well in your time of transition.

xo-Molly

Belinda said...

Hi Tessa, so true. Even when it feels like the world will end, the blessings continue to shine upon us. And yes, may we choose to notice, especially in times when we most need to.

Sending you warm thoughts. xx

LaQueshia said...

Striving to notice the good stuff is a grand endeavor. :o) Indeed.

2bdancing said...

As long as we are breathing, it can't be all bad. Your outlook is what you see. Practicing noticing the good is a good practice.
May we? Mais oui!

melgallant said...

A very good point. To remember to choose to notice the blessings all around us.

Justine said...

Well said. Bad things happen all the time, but they're often in context of good that they feel terrible. Perhaps focusing on the positive will bring things back to light.

Thanks for the reminder!

ayala said...

Blessings to you today and always!

melissa said...

Brokenness brings openness, noticing brings blessing.
Hoping you're blessed all day today.

cj Schlottman said...

I can see the children, hear their laughter and smell the aroma of the flowers! Well done.

Namaste..........cj