Being thankful for simple discoveries

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Pockets of paradise

For many of us, our days seem to be filled with E-mails, meetings, and planning, but do you ever stop to think of that daily joys that you might take for granted? I like to think of them as pocket gifts. Haven't we all felt the delightful "Aha!" of reaching into our pockets and unexpectedly finding money, a lost piece of jewelery, a feather, or a long misplaced note? With each new surprise comes reminiscence. I think of all these surprises that in our rush through life we often overlook, and I collect them in my thoughts under the label "paradise." which the dictionary defines as exhilarated joy, a state of bliss or delight. Pocket experiences are special discoveries waiting to be revealed. On an early morning walk as the sun is beginning to rise, you can feel the exhilaration of life as you hear the singing birds. You may smell freshly cut grass or stop to look deeply inside an open flower to discover the multitude of colors and textures that make up a single flower pedal. You may witness a beautiful dragonfly, with its transparent wings flitting from one perch to another. Also the sky is the most fantastic show on Earth and is given freely to each of us. What bits of paradise have you collected in your remembrance pocket to carry with you today? As you empty its contents at day's end, realize all the special treasures that you have discovered and are yours to keep. Transfer those discoveries with love into the pocket of your heart. Appreciate all the good things that have happened, and take time to let your imagination and wonder soar with the joy of each discovery. And please take time to look around at all the beauty and peace nature can offer. I love life!

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