Today is a Gift!

Hi Everyone,

It's been awhile since I've blogged. I've been busy but mostly I've been lazy. I try every morning to have my quiet reflective time and I've not been very diligent about doing it the past few weeks. Much like dieting I slip and fail to make this quiet time a priority and today I watched a video from a Facebook friend and was once again inspired to get back to my morning boost.

The video is amazing and I invite you to watch it during your quiet time http://michaelhyatt.com/the-gift-of-today.html

I guarantee it will move you and remind you to take each day as a gift. As we start this wonderful Christmas season, it's a perfect time to be reminded of the gifts we are blessed with. The gifts are in everything we encounter each minute of the day we just need to open our eyes to enjoy them.

Here are four ways you can transform today, taking it from ordinary to extraordinary.

(taken from the above website)

1. Notice the gifts around you. Whether it is the natural beauty that surrounds you, the interesting people you encounter, or the simple beating of your heart, everything is a miracle—if you have eyes to see it.
2. Open your heart to receive them. It’s so easy to feel entitled and become cynical when we don’t get what we want or feel we deserve. But if we receive everything as a gift, designed for either our enjoyment, our transformation, or both, we open ourselves to new possibilities.
3. Express your gratitude for them. This is one of the things that makes humans unique and sets us apart from the animals. But we have to speak it to experience the power of it.
4. Bless someone else. Let your gratefulness overflow into the lives of those you encounter today. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just offer them a smile, a touch, or the simple gift of your presence. (You could also share this post with them!) 

I want to remember that Today will never be repeated. It is unique among all the days of my life. My gratitude can transform simple things  into something to be remembered. I am thankful for the Lord above who protects me when I am too stupid to listen and learn from the last time I tried to do it on my own. I'm thankful for my wonderful husband who loves me in spite of my flaws. For my children and grandchildren who give me a joy beyond words. For my friends who are always there when I need them. For my health which is amazing since I've abused it most of my life. The opportunities I encounter everyday to witness God's presence in others. 

I could go on and on, but I want to hear what your Thankful for. Did your feet get you out of bed this morning? Were you able to turn on the coffee pot and get a hot cup of coffee? Will someone you encounter make you smile or did YOU make them smile? At the end of today, count your blessings and get ready for another Gift of tomorrow.

Isn't life wonderful!

Warmest wishes from Your Friend Darlene.