A truly happy person is one
who can enjoy the scenery
on a detour.
I visit with my two loved ones who have Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia every month. We take a ride in the car each time and enjoy the scenery. Within minutes of our getting into the car and buckling them up into seat belts, we begin our drive to wherever we are going and the same conversation always ensues. One talks about the trees, the other one notices the clouds. What makes such an impression on me is that the incessant repetitive conversations about these two beauties of nature never fails and is always welcomed by all in the car. It is simply being present in that moment to remark on the beauty in nature. Granted, the conversations about the trees and clouds continues in a loop, over and over while we are riding in the car, but I choose to see it as a blessing.
For being in the present moment and observing the beauty which surrounds us in a happy way is the key to life. Being with my loved ones who live in a memory care facility gives me the powerful lesson of presence. Sure, I can get bogged down by the repetitiveness of the conversation, feel badly that they only have clouds and trees to notice and feel sad for how their minds have changed. And I do. I won’t lie, because as a daughter/niece/carer it can break my heart to be so far away and to see the changes as their minds slowly succumb to the disease. But there’s a lesson here that we can all share…there’s a Present of Presence ~ a peaceful, loving, nurturing moment that we can gratefully choose every single moment of our lives.
Because being happy in the moment is a gift that we don’t always give ourselves or others and I think it’s about time we did. So on this Sunday, take a few minutes to look at the clouds/sky and the trees. Breathe in the beautiful air that Mother Nature swirls around us. Notice the gratitude of being alive. Lay down your worries and fears for a few moments and shine your heartlight for all to see.
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24.
Shine On!
xo
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On family trips, we frequently took the wrong turn or the wrong series of turns, but we always enjoyed the time together, the things we saw and the fun along the way. Life is too short not to enjoy every moment.
Perfectly put Dan! I love your comment!
What a beautiful lesson to take from your friends Yvonne. ❤
Diana xo
Thank you Diana! xo
My clouds are magnificent today! Thanks for reminding me to look up!
Thanks dear Bobbi for looking up! I am sure that the clouds are magnificent! xoxo
I love this life lesson Yvonne!
… Because being happy in the moment is a gift that we don’t always give ourselves or others and I think it’s about time we did.
Yes indeed ❤️
Yes indeed Val! xoxo
Like they said, when life gives you lemons, you can always make lemonade.
You are so right! ♥
Beautiful and inspiring, when our journey takes a different turn we must look and see what we were meant to see in that day. There are hidden gifts to be sure. My walks in the morning often bring something new and yet I walk the same track every day. No day is ever exactly the same. Yesterday blue birds, today a mother kangaroo and her babe.
Oh my gosh! How utterly heartwarming to have seen a mama kangaroo and her babe! I can’t even imagine how wonderful that experience must have been! Thanks for sharing! xo
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