tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post2980738429326818090..comments2024-01-28T02:33:20.498-06:00Comments on Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere: Dare to...Count Your BlessingsTesoriTrovatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-72155534267283128652009-09-14T21:54:31.553-05:002009-09-14T21:54:31.553-05:00It is real important to focus on the good things a...It is real important to focus on the good things as it makes the heart strong and in our heart is the wisdom of life. <br />I agree it is not that hard to have good things in life, it is hard to notice them when things fall apart. <br />For me the trick is to indeed as you and others said, to stop and notice and practice that noticing. <br /><br />The more you practice the more you notice and the more good comes to you as the heart attracts good things. <br /><br />Isn't that great? Simple and profound at the same time. <br /><br />Love WilmaWilma Hamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471301033855335382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-10999275068755621872009-09-14T12:28:22.798-05:002009-09-14T12:28:22.798-05:00What a timely post - I had the mother of all rotte...What a timely post - I had the mother of all rotten days yesterday and needed to hear this. Oh, and I've been in that same position at school with the lip-quivering kid who forgot his "_______" for "_______ Day" as well. I think one of my biggest blessings is being able to read about other people's experiences and realizing that no, I am NOT the only one going through this and no, I am not crazy LOL!Silver Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873603171743392110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-55063038359781854922009-09-14T08:08:35.184-05:002009-09-14T08:08:35.184-05:00Erin, counting your blessings and finding the good...Erin, counting your blessings and finding the good in each day is wonderful reminder to us all to take the time to notice little things. It seems to me most of our 'bessings' are just little, often quite ordinary things. Little things like the smile of greeting and a nod of the head I received yesterday from a friend who is deeply grieving the recent death of his wife of more than 50 years. For that brief moment I was filled with the joy of living and knowing that life will go on. That our grieving friend will continue in our circle and that we will all cradle the memory of our friend in our hearts. It was such a simple thing this smile and nod. I almost didn't notice it. But it was perhaps the single largest moment of my day. Erin, thank you for taking the time to write so thoughtfully about this.SummersStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250150360701388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-3537011888419982122009-09-14T08:00:32.618-05:002009-09-14T08:00:32.618-05:00Great post, thank you so much! Amazing I found you...Great post, thank you so much! Amazing I found your site today via Lance over at The Jungle of Life, I was just talking about blessings recently myself.<br /><br />"Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day."<br /><br />I absolutely love this quote! One thing I've learned is the power of starting my day over at any moment. When I feel the stresses of life creeping up on me, I stop, re-center myself, and simply start my day over. If I'm particular feeling stressed or fearful of something, I stop and write a gratitude list! After years of practicing this it becomes more natural and I don't immediately cuss out loud if I spill coffee on myself (which I do often) but am able to stop myself, realize that it's just my Ego worried about how others will perceive me, and start over by laughing it off and moving on. <br /><br />I like the Acronym Ego (Easing God Out), whenever I'm frustrated... say with traffic, it means I'm being selfish and self-centered. My time is more important than others. When I'm living in Ego, I'm of no use to others. For example the cashier who wished you a happy day obviously was not in Ego at the moment she was trying to make your day better. <br /><br />Thanks for reminding us of our blessings!Jared | SpiritualZen.nethttp://spiritualzen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-38438511331213606312009-09-13T18:39:11.297-05:002009-09-13T18:39:11.297-05:00This is a wonderful post! I think it is so easy to...This is a wonderful post! I think it is so easy to let a bunch of little things going wrong to mess up your day ... your mood can just change but when you think about it, so many of the "bad" things we experience in life are just minor nuisances. Having been through a lot of difficult experiences lately, I've been reminded that it is important to find something good in every day and that things that are minor bumps in the road aren't worth getting worked up about. Life is so short to waste it on letting things ruin your day. There is always something good to be found -- even if it is the end of a bad day. thanks for this post!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-58280291245147678162009-09-13T17:57:20.874-05:002009-09-13T17:57:20.874-05:00count your blessings...this post comes after such ...count your blessings...this post comes after such a difficult week...there was a tragic event that occured in our small community last week combined with the memories of 9/11...makes you realize how fortunate you are...Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-61699651125432834712009-09-13T15:57:56.671-05:002009-09-13T15:57:56.671-05:00you are absolutely right about finding the good in...you are absolutely right about finding the good in things/days/situations... it is a choice one makes and makes and makes... and it pays off! thought is power... i agree that you can draw that to you if you are open to it... beautiful post... thanks erin!mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-40672858139986656442009-09-13T15:33:14.295-05:002009-09-13T15:33:14.295-05:00Something good that has happened in the past week....Something good that has happened in the past week. Hm... <br /><br />My family is happy and healthy. Yeah, that sounds like something you'd say at Thanksgiving dinner but I truly mean it. My husband had a coworker who's wife passed away last week leaving behind two daughters younger than my own. The sickness was slow and painful and it left her in the hospital for quite a while. I feel somewhat guilty that I still have time with my daughter and I wish I could give some of that to her. So, I am very happy that I have my family and we are in good health.Leslie @ Bei Mondihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02183853430790458834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-28453714548511867812009-09-13T13:43:16.886-05:002009-09-13T13:43:16.886-05:00A very inspirational post. I just love the blade o...A very inspirational post. I just love the blade of grass picture and quote! Thank youElena_Valeriotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850192646146375205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-87751178767696143242009-09-13T12:28:03.442-05:002009-09-13T12:28:03.442-05:00Erin,
First off...thank you so much for the wonder...Erin,<br />First off...thank you so much for the wonderfully kind words! And know that having your words on my site is most definitely a "something good" for me. It's been so good getting to know you, and see all the great things you're doing. In fact, I'm looking at the name of your blog here as I type this - and my first thought is "Treasures Found"...I know exactly what the treasure is - it's being here and getting to know you...it really is...So good to know you. Deeply good.<br /><br />Besides that - yesterday I was off coaching my daughter's U14 coed soccer team. We're a rec team, and with football this fall, we're short players. Well, on Saturday we had our first game. And we had to play the game one player short the whole game. On a very warm Wisconsin morning. And in the end, we lost that game 8-0. There was a "something good" though. All the kids came off the field with their heads held high, for playing without breaks, having fun, and really doing a great job short of a few breakdowns when they were getting tired. And as I left the game, it actually felt "good"... good despite losing, despite not scoring at all.<br /><br />Erin, thanks again for today! You are an amazing lady and wonderful friend!Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347642337022150880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-54769680118774358182009-09-13T12:15:23.443-05:002009-09-13T12:15:23.443-05:00Erin this is beautiful. There is "good"...Erin this is beautiful. There is "good" in every day -- you just have to look. I also agree...counting our blessings could go on and on and on...and then what if we forget one or two?? Being "mindful" of our blessings, now that is something that we can encourage ourselves to do every single day...to be mindful.<br /><br />I find I have days like you've described when I "allow" myself to have no control. It isn't some alien in the universe taking over my body...it's me...not being "mindful". As you described, it seems like things begin to spiral out of control.<br /><br />I've had a few days like this this past week -- nothing "major" has happened it's all been a cumulative effect of little things. But when I stopped and became aware, became mindful, I knew that it was my choice to regain control and not to stand back and shrug my shoulders.<br /><br />Something "good" that came into my life this past week was making a connection. I have a project underway that I was waffling on. I knew what I wanted to do but couldn't get a grasp on it. Then I read someone's blog and because I was mindful, all the little dominoes in my head "clicked" into place!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271529958269038071noreply@blogger.com