Everyone has a different view on life. What is the meaning of life to you? What do you enjoy about your own life? So often we humans tend to look at life with a negative point of view. Life is hard- the economy is failing. My children are misbehaving. The housework is never ending. If we allow ourselves to think this way we can find something to complain about everywhere!
Well, I've been working on my positive outlook on life. It's been an interesting process. I am looking at things in such a different way now. Instead of getting upset that it has taken 2 hours to teach my children long division, I will delight in the moment that their eyes light up because they GET IT now and I can delight in the thought that I helped them get there. So, along with that line of thought I'd like to share with you, in pictures and descriptions, what MY favorite things in life are:
Some of my favorite things in life are holidays with my children. Making every day a memory and creating traditions with each passing day. My children will not be the only ones who will look back on family holidays with warm and fuzzy memories. I love every minute I get to share with them!
Listening to my children read: Many hours are spent reading to my children each night before bed. It is a family tradition. We all pick out a chapter book and each night before bed we take turns reading aloud in our book. We laughed and cried over many stories together. Now that they are older my children have taken their own path in the world of books. I cannot express the wonderful feeling of pride when I see or hear my children reading. Reading alone or with my children is one of my ultimate favorite things! I love that my children enjoy the magic that is found in a book as much as I do!
Sharing a snack with my family: This may seem like a simple concept, and it is! Some of the most enjoyable things in life are very simple. I love sharing a snack with my family.
Creating things. I love to create through drawing, sewing, crochet, knitting, and many other things! I love to express myself in this way. It's cathartic.
Another thing I really enjoy is leading children. I have been a Girl Scout leader for 4 years now and I love every minute of it! I have also been a softball coach and a Cub Scout Den leader. I feel so blessed to be where I am today- healthy and full of love and spirit. My childhood was very painful and that has been difficult for me to overcome. I was able to gain strength from my spirit of love and innocence. My innocence was something I was able to maintain- even during that terrible time. Simplicity is the key to happiness and survival. At least it was the key for me. I hope to take that spirit of simplicity and pass that on to my children and all the children I lead.
Max is one of the most amazing men that I have ever met. I love him and take so much joy in being his wife. Sharing my life with him is one of my favorite things about life. We have a special marriage. He makes me laugh, he supports me, he encourages me- he is wonderful. The best is yet to come!
These are just a few of my favorite things...I'd love to hear from you! What are your favorite things in life?
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