I hear people talk about having a handle on life or a certain situation. There have been times that I think I am in the driver's seat, but you can’t control everything that happens to you - however, it is up to you how you respond to things. I don’t believe for one moment that there is a person on our earth that gets away untouched. Life has always held positive and negative pieces — and truly, your happiness depends greatly on which aspect you center on. Give it a rest. It's the season of Joy. All this other stuff dried up and blew away. At least until the Epiphany.
I went to the nursery that has Christmas trees at this time of year. They gave me different evergreen pieces so that I could make a wreath for my front door. I brought my own pinecone for size and the berries were a loan from their floral department. Did I ever tell you how accomodating they are? They give the best customer satisfaction. I gathered up enough greenery to keep my busy tomorrow. If I need another, they invited me back.What a bonus. I love my people. Le sigh. Have you ever met someone in business that goes that extra mile to make sure everything is perfect for you?
It is so easy to get swept up in the mystery of it all - the sights, the sounds, the smells, and that enchanting ambiance. Just a moment longer.It will be here before you know it.
Le sigh.
There is beauty held by a ray of sunshine in my eyes and laughter filling my soul. Flowers stand on the table, coloring the house in a hue of happy. I cannot refute this very moment will become part of my own story. I look around and know that it is up to me on how I want to write it. I added a new character tonight to add balance. Of course, as I read this back, it feels a little eclectic.
And because it is the Season of Joy and it's all about love and sharing, I leave this with you: May there be peace on earth, goodwill towards man. Truly. Truly. Could there be? We can even get an early start on this.
And just like that, this show is over! I want to thank you for stopping by, especially if you left me some words and even though the day is done, I can guarantee that there is still a little sunshine left in my heart. For the countdown to Christmas, I give how many days are left and one Christmas picture. There are 23 days 22 hours 7 minutes 21 seconds until Christmas! Have a most fabulous night!
Love to all, Denise ❤️
All I have are my words, armed in my mind, written in pen, stand by stand. Oh, yes. Still by hand. It has a different feel. Altered not by keys, backspace, and delete, I write, erase, tear it to pieces and start all over again. And again.
It’s my way. I walk out to the deep end of the page and dive right in.
How Do I Love Thee?
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right.
I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Elizabeth Barret Browning
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Thank you for the repost @pixresteemer! Much appreciated!
I agree with you that no one can handle all situations as we know how to handle it with 10 things but we also don't know 100 things which against us. Hope this month's and festival bring lot of joy to you and your family.❤️❤️
Thank you, the season of Joy brings me pleasure all year long! :) I love it and look forward to it all year long.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words.
A very important point. Our happiness depends on our positive or negative perceptions. It will be much easier for us to accept everything easily. Very beautifully written. Thanks.
Thank you so much for that. I like to try to keep a positive attitude, it works best for me.
Yes sure , we just need to handle life with positvity no matter the challenges we face...
That is my method. I hope it is working. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words.
You are welcome
If one was not getting into the Christmas spirit your posts would change that so full of joy and positivity
Haha! Thanks, JJ @tattoodjay Oh, you are Father Christmas. :) I just know it!
Lol 😂 no more Mr Grinch
I haven’t even done our tree yet was on the list for yesterday but my little fall out that on hold
Ps went to the Dr this morning (more to please Lulu) not broken but a lot of swelling and most likely torn tendons and have to go see a hand specialist
Worse than broken. Boo!
Yeah it’s damn annoying with the splint they out in
But still heading out shortly for a walk and photos
LOL Good luck! It is gorgeous out today! Almost 70. What happened to our fall?
Well we hit 60 today which was nice but was so windy this evening
Tomorrow will be another nice day for the country! Woo-hoo. It was so warm today, I had to hose off the horses, Because of the cooler nights we had been having, they grew winter hair and sweated today. Seriously. It really is December.
We have to make the most of any nice days we get at this time of year
I know you are absolutely right! I am grateful for every nice one!
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I always love your articles, they are really insightful.
Thank you for stopping by!
"Altered not by keys, backspace, and delete, I write, erase, tear it to pieces and start all over again"
Ah this is actually quite impowering... I remember at one of the lowest points of my life I found this idea and can't recall from where, but I tried many different steps of writing my pain, sorrows, or anger away on a sheet of paper crumbling it up and throwing it in the trash.
I also tried lighting the sheet of paper on fire and both of those felt rather empowering of sorts. I need to recall all of these tools at times. Thanks
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That definitely sounds interesting! You will have to let me know if you recall it.
It is most likely in a movie or youtube video as I consume a lot of videos at 1.25x-2x speeds depending on the content. Like if I watch a drama movie or horror I watch at 1x speed, but stuff like comedy and action I find are often times better at faster speeds and I get the same amount of enjoyment/content from them.
Lol I may be a closet pyro as when I was writing things that angered me and lighting them on fire there was a mild relief. I may have to revisit and remember those tools as I feel some type of way next time. I think there are other same theories out right like I think one person folded the writing in a paper airplane and flew it away.
Great write up with beautify photo
Thank you very much!
Sounds like a fun day of crafting you have ahead of you. Enjoy!
It has been fun and I think I may even finish today. I am so slow, and with many other things on my plate. Oh, where do buy more time? :)
Well if you find a place let me know I could use some as well
Will do! It has to be somewhere! Don't you notice it everybody else has more of it than we do?
Haha it always seems that way
Let's take them down and steal some of theirs? 🤣
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Beautiful wise words and lovely Christmas pictures. I will share one with you too. Homemade :)
Warm greetings from Advent Krakow.
That is so beautiful! It is a family tradition! Hope, love, joy, and peace, all right there. Thank you for sharing your Advent Wreath with me, Some of my siblings use a fifth candle that they light on Christmas. I only do the four.
Thank you for stopping by! It brings it to my attention that I am not getting out at all! Have a great evening!
Greetings from Washington, DC (where we are having 20C today! Where is fall?)
Wow I didn´t know the candles actually represent these beautiful things, I thought they were 4 just as there are 4 Advent Sundays :) Thanks for educating me. Also, I didn´t know that some people put a fifth candle in there. I am pretty sure this tradition is not observed in my country. But it´s interesting :)
What? 20 C at your place? Wow. It was snowing today here in Krakow! :D
Ha! You win! ;) It only got barely 18C today, so it is starting to cool off.
It's that wonderful time of the year again ... 🎄
So true! I love this time of year! Everything is a little bit brighter, a little bit shinier and people are kind.
What's not to love, right? So, why can't we be like this all year round? Hi, thanks for stopping by!
It would just be easier if everything just went my way !
LOL !!!
Positive Attitude and resilience..... don't know how anyone exists in this world without them.
Of course you can always tell who hasn't grasped that yet. Buncha Crabapples !
Haha! Crabapples and Mrs. Kravits! We always used that term when I was growing up. :) Well, only when it was appropriate. My mother said it was never appropriate. Ha! I know, she was probably right, but the persnickety old ladies sometimes were crabapples!
Positive attitude. How hard is that, El? I have to admit, everyone has a day that isn't perfect, but, if you can find even one thing positive about the day, suddenly, it feels a little bit better.
I would happily let it go your way. :) I hope you are doing well. It is good to see you. When you sneak in and vote, then run away... well, it is hard to track you down. :)
Have a great day tomorrow! Christmas pictures yet??
Not only a picture, but a Christmas post ! Yesterday... where you been?
Sometimes I am about to go to work or on break and I dash in and vote and then come back later to comment..... or not ? ha ha.... I never know. I don't have a plan.
Did I miss it? dashes over You post so often, I miss them! :)
ha ha..... so rarely you forget to look more likely. I didn't realize it had been so long, but seems I hadn't posted in 3 weeks !
Bad me ! Bad ! Bad !
I know! I check. But it has been a long time!
Your words are enleightenment for me, they are so soothing, inspiring and so nice to read dear Denise!
Hi @mers! Thank you! What a lovely comment this is. It truly warmed my heart and made my night. Whenever I come across something like this, it makes me so happy that I have found such beautiful people all over the world. It makes me wonder why we have so much trouble in our world when I see positivity and love on the blockchain and in other places.
Thank you again! ❤️
I'm looking forward to Christmas too! And from now on I will celebrate it at home !!!! I have my own house!)
Congratulations!!!! I am so excited for you!! This is going to be the best Christmas ever!
Yes))) Thank you)))