“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.” -Dale Carnegie
I don’t know about you, but it is a little too cold for roses to be blooming outside my window today. But Dale Carnegie’s message comes across loud and clear. I will stop and appreciate the snow flurries outside my window instead.
Let’s all take a moment today to appreciate the good things in our life. You may be going through a rough season in your life and find this difficult to do. But the good things are there. You may just have to look through the fog to see them.
If you are feeling so blue that you cannot think of anything to be thankful for, go do a little something special for someone else today. By brightening up someone else’s day, your day will brighten too- even if it is dreary outside.
Roses, snowflakes, or anything in between….
Appreciate the moment and have a great day!
You are worth it!
As Neale Donald Walsch says: The fastest way to experience something is to help someone else experience it first. Thanks for the reminder Kristin.
So true!
Beautiful post – just ehat I needed – thanks, Kristin.
You are welcome! Enjoy your weekend.
Great words of encouragement. Every time we reach out with kindness to another person our heart expands its capacity for love and compassion.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
True. Blessings to you!
Hi Kristin. My friend and colleague were just talking about this last night. Since we are both over 50 and work in healthcare we see a lot of people who wait until they retire to “enjoy” life and then their health fails. They regret that they did not do things while they were younger. We must enjoy the roses each day, great post!
Very true, Tina! People often put off happiness rather than enjoying the moment. Enjoy your weekend.
Great post, Kristin!
Great timing on this post! I’m going to take the time to enjoy the snow as well. Along with burying myself in my writing and stepping away from the chaos of technology! Thanks for the share!
You are welcome!
Just the reminder I needed today, thank you!
Great!
Reblogged this on abstramification and commented:
Maybe we should all take a little time off. It would certainly help our busy lives and renew our minds! 
I feel as though it’s a sign!
Thank you for sharing this with your readers! Warm wishes to you!
Reblogged this on niki1k.
Thank you for passing this post along. Hugs to you!
Thank you for the wonderful words! Yes, taking time to enjoy the moment, Kristin!
You are welcome, Amy. I hope you have a terrific weekend.
Well, I didn’t get to this for the start of my day…I’ll just carry it into the evening and tomorrow. Lovely inspiration. Thank you.
I almost titled the post, “A Short Message to Start Your Day or Evening.” I am glad that it inspired you. Hugs to you, Vicki.
Yes. Amen. Wonderful words of encouragement!
Have a great day, Brian!
Wow…You have nicely planted the seeds of motivational factor in our hearts..Thanks for this.
You are so very welcome!
good point (*_*)
The exercise of counting blessings works. Once I start counting, I find I can’t stop! Also, replacing the phrase “I have to do this or that” with “I GET to do this or that” keeps joy in the foreground in everything that you do.
Love it!
This is a clear reminder. We often put off our happiness today by looking for happiness tomorrow.
Yes, we do often do this. Great to here from you, Steve.