Recently Lynne Hackles wrote
a blog post about Three Beautiful Things.
Lynne challenged us to write
about three beautiful things once in a while.
Since reading the post, I’ve
been looking for – and finding – beautiful things every day. I know they are
things that would have been there anyway, but I am taking time to stop and appreciate
the beauty in everyday life. It’s so easy to get bogged down in the not so
beautiful.
So here are three beautiful
things from me for today.
Tea! Sitting in bed this
morning being lazy with a cuppa and a slice of toast with grapefruit marmalade and Dusty cuddled up next to me. Such a treat.
The rain. It’s that gentle
summer rain that tickles the skin and makes everywhere look lush and green.
Fruit! I made a fruit salad
this morning with strawberries, grapes, kiwi, melon and blueberries. It looked
so pretty and tasted so nice with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Watching my little people tuck in was a joy.
Thank you for the suggestion,
Lynne. Sometimes good things get shaded out, but it’s good to notice them – and
know you’ve noticed them.
And here’s a gratuitous photo
of Dusty – being free to go where he chooses, but choosing to be in here with
me.
It's a wonderful idea isn't it, thank you Lynne, and I just love all your beautiful things, especially the last one which brought a lump to my throat. So over the moon for you that Dusty is well and strong again after all the worry. Indeed a beautiful thing :-) xx
ReplyDeletePS am going to buy a notebook today - a beautiful one - and make sure I note three beautiful things every day. Important and so uplifting
Thank you, Sue - you've given me an idea. I got a lovely notebook covered in butterflies for my birthday and have been saving it for something special. I think I'll do the same as you :-) xx
DeleteSounds very decadent Teresa, that of having breakfast in bed - gosh ! But then I suppose that you deserve a treat like that now and again :) :)
ReplyDeleteYes I think I do :-) xx
DeleteI do love Lynne's helpful tips! She is a great inspiration and very funny :) It is uplifting to remind ourselves of the beautiful things in our lives. So pleased Dusty is feeling better :)
ReplyDeleteI so agree about Lynne :-) She's lovely xx
DeleteWhat a great idea. I especially like the comment about the rain, which you can see as a depressing thing or a blessing as it makes everything so green. I think the notebook idea is something I should take up too. Nice to see Dusty in his happy place.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to focus on what makes us happy isn't it :-) xx
DeleteHi human, Teresa,
ReplyDeleteAh yes, some tea, some rain and a bit of fruit. That sounds like the sort of things my human likes. A pawsitive focus is just the tonic, my lovely human friend.
Nice suggestion by your human friend, Lynne :)
Dusty is a clever, loving dog. Hi Dusty! Arf!
Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,
Penny xx
Thanks for stopping by, Penny - Dusty says Arf! :-) xx
DeleteI loved all your beautiful things, Teresa, especially the tickle of the rain, and this is such a gorgeous picture of Dusty too. xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna. He's never a sad or miserable dog, but he's been so full of joy the last few days :-) xx
DeleteGlad Dusty is free again and equally glad he appreciates good company! Love the idea of finding three beautiful things a day- we should all stop and do this :-) X
ReplyDeleteAw thank you :-) Since I've been doing this, I've found it helps stop negative thoughts which is great :-) xx
DeleteLovely idea, Teresa. We get so busy with life we do forget to stop, or slow down, long enough to see the beauty around us.
ReplyDeleteGlad Dusty's getting about again, but I'm sure he knows you won't mind a doggy cuddle.:-)
Lynne has a lovely outlook on life doesn't she - a real inspiration :-)
DeleteHe does love his cuddles :-) xx