Got a little help writing my blurb today. When talking about happiness, purpose, and love, my friend Ashley had this to say –
I think far too often we can become so focused and determined on forcing ourselves to be happy, blindly pursuing what we think is fulfillment. We may try to force relationships, both romantic and not, in a desperate search for feeling love. I think true and actual happiness and fulfillment and love come to us in a way out of our control and in their own time and in their own surprising ways! Of course we can make conscious choices that will help us get there but we can’t really control it – all we can do is have faith.
Wow is she wise or what? I couldn’t agree more with her and as we let go to the power of the universe, we can find what we need most. I’m grateful for people like Ashley and lessons like this.
06.28.18
Today I’m Grateful For…
- Walks down to the wharf
- A vibrant sunset
- Checking in
- New friends
- The universe
- The sound of seagulls
- The smell of the ocean
- Being on time
- Holding hands
- My siblings
- Helpful people
- The sunshine
- My own growth
- Lessons learned
- Time for hikes
- A chance to journal
- My fellow gratitude bloggers
- Trying new things
- Peanut butter
- Slow dances
- My heroes
- Tattoo stories
- “The way up”
- Comfy pillows
- The present
As always, check out my first blog, 25 Things I’m Grateful For (#1) to know why I’m writing this list and why I want you to start yours.
Featured image of the sun going down in Liverpool tonight. What a special day with my brother, one I’ll always be grateful for.
I think Ashley is spot-on! I like hearing how other people articulate the idea of releasing control over how their lives ought to be.
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wow! what she said is totally true.
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