I'd made a decision to whatch what I ate this week. Goodness knows last week was a bit chocolate-laden. And what to my wondering eyes should appear but a tin of cookies from another woman in my kickboxing torture session. I might add that's she's young, fit, sweet, energetic and great looking, even at 7:00 in the morning, with no make-up. You know the type. Well, you also know that to not eat the cookies would be ungracious. So much for watching what I eat. That really seems a misnomer. Of course, I watch what I eat; who eats with their eyes closed?
I subscribe to dailyom.com. I don't read them all especially when my mailbox is full. But, I did today. It's message, summarized, hit the spot today - as I was eating my cookies. . .
The Joy Of Being
Celebrating The In-Between Times
While celebrations are intended to honor life’s more momentous occasions, much of real life tends to happen during the in-between times. While moving from one moment in time to the next is seldom considered a significant occurrence, it is during those in-between times that we are most in tune with life’s most profound, albeit simple joys. . .
The in-between times are seldom about landmark moments. How you choose to celebrate them or which moments you choose to celebrate is up to you. You may want to celebrate the simple facts that you are alive and that every day is a chance to spend time with the people you care about or do the work that you love. Then again, when you look at the good that exists in your life, many reasons for celebrating the in-between times may become clear: a cup of your favorite tea, a beautiful sunrise, a good book, and the smell of fresh air can be reasons for celebration.
Celebrating the in-between times can be as easy as paying special attention to them when they do happen, rather than taking them for granted. It’s your focus of attention that can turn an in-between time into a celebration. You can also pay homage to the in-between times by slowing down and allowing yourself time to look around and allow your heart and mind to take in all of your life’s wonders. Far too often, we can let those simple moments of awe pass us by. The in-between times are when life happens to us between the pauses that we take to honor our milestones occasions. Without the in-between times, there would be no big moments to celebrate.
Great advice! How were the cookies?
ReplyDeleteI had many in-between times, especially when I was on chemo. It seemed easier to shut down and look at my life because I was actually too tired to move! Now, I take great pleasure in small things like you do. The AZ sunsets, dawn, a book that makes me laugh, my husband who keeps me smiling are all mini-celebrations for me. One of the most important has been your friendship and the other Ya-ya's. After 40 some years, we still have an unbreakable connection that I treasure. As for the cookies, I envy you that pleasure because you know that I have to limit the sugar now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting on celebrating the in-between times in our lives. What a great reflection. I am going copy it and print it out and put it on my bedside table. It deserves to be read daily. Love your blog - & you!
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