Finding joy in the everyday

Earlier this week I wrote about the importances of telling children the truth about world events. The article I linked to made a very important comment:   Point your kids toward all the good that is happening. This is so true because there is a lot of good happening around us, but sadly we usually only hear of the bad and that gives such a lopsided view of the world.  So, whilst it is important to tell your kids about world events, balance it with the beauty that is all around us. Just check out nature and it will blow you away: Sunsets Sunrises Thunderstorms Autumn (Fall) Spring However,  don't forget all the people that are doing great work every day and we simply forget to acknowledge them: The paramedics The  fire fighters The police Teachers Doctors and nurses Those who collect my garbage The lady in the supermarket The farmers growing my food The charity workers looking ou...

I am feeling a little melancholy of late. Perhaps because it is the start of winter and it's turned cold  all of a sudden or just because of nothing much at all. The news of late has been so sad — in fact I have been reading the newspapers of late trying to find a good news story to share, to no avail. There just hasn't been any.  No wonder God asks us to only focus on what is good and pure to keep our hearts and minds from sinking into despair.   Anyway I really couldn't think of anything to write about today and with very few visitors these days, I am sure it will be ok to post a few pics of my darling cats who bring me much joy. Plus a photo of my shoes which I think are rather cute.  Lily and Ruby watching "Youtube for Cats" Ruby in charge of the washing. 

Life can be wonderful — it is completely up to YOU . You can choose to be miserable. You can choose to be grumpy. You can choose to be unhappy. You can choose to be argumentative.  You can choose to be nasty. You can choose to be sad. You can choose to be unpleasant to others.  Or you can choose to be happy and joyful even if your life isn't that great.  It is entirely in your hands and no one else's.  You alone are responsible for your happiness.