Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Today's thought from Hazelden is:
Often happiness calls but we are too busy to answer.
-- Ellen H.
In the pursuit of happiness many people are too busy to find that which they seek. Frequently the happiness we so passionately desire is found in little events that are but whispered. If we don't pay attention, we miss them.
There can be happiness in the way light falls through the trees. There can be happiness in the way our children call for us by name or in the familiar sight of our home as we round the corner two blocks away. Happiness weaves its way through precious memories and keepsakes that have no monetary value but are priceless to us. Many take enormous delight in the presence of a beloved pet, just the way it looks at us or the unconditional love it pours out upon us. For some, there is genuine delight in the taste of a specially loved food.
We are surrounded by that which can be meaningful and full of delight. The question is, will we be still and quiet long enough to enjoy it?
Recovery unveils many beauties that were hidden from me before. I am amazed at the loveliness that surrounds me.
Often happiness calls but we are too busy to answer.
-- Ellen H.
In the pursuit of happiness many people are too busy to find that which they seek. Frequently the happiness we so passionately desire is found in little events that are but whispered. If we don't pay attention, we miss them.
There can be happiness in the way light falls through the trees. There can be happiness in the way our children call for us by name or in the familiar sight of our home as we round the corner two blocks away. Happiness weaves its way through precious memories and keepsakes that have no monetary value but are priceless to us. Many take enormous delight in the presence of a beloved pet, just the way it looks at us or the unconditional love it pours out upon us. For some, there is genuine delight in the taste of a specially loved food.
We are surrounded by that which can be meaningful and full of delight. The question is, will we be still and quiet long enough to enjoy it?
Recovery unveils many beauties that were hidden from me before. I am amazed at the loveliness that surrounds me.
From the book:
Days of Healing, Days of Joy by Earnie Larsen and Carol Larsen Hegarty. © 1987, 1992 by Hazelden Foundation. All rights reserved.
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