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I saw a quote in an email newsletter,
an insightful quote from the book Awakening Joy, on the wonderful site Gratefulness.org
This quote really “shook me up”
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well…that was a “shocker”
I usually prefer NOT to think about “negative” perspectives,
but in some cases,
I think they can heighten awareness, be flipped around and become very motivating…
and here I think that can be done…
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Some days, there does seem to be a sense of “nothing interesting to do”
But…???… a shift from that perspective might be possible…
to use that quote as a “wake up call”
well, I sure hope so!
perhaps…
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one possibility….
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Another possibility…
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As much as we can…as often as we’re able…
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Pocket Perspectives 
I loved the top quote – quite something. Sometimes it takes an absurdity to show us our absurdities.
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Yes, I thought that was a powerful quote, too… I read it soon after reading your post about “seize the day”….(other readers…this is good…by Don… http://candidpresence.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/seize-the-day/ ) boom! one idea impacts another! Yes, “an absurdity to show us our absurdities”… well put!
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the most amazing thing is perhaps finding the goodness, the beauty, the richness, in what so many seem to think is a dreary, depressing, “going to hell in a hand-basket” world. “I’m doing the most amazing thing……” as are you, my friend.
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yes, I think it’s partly where we let our eyes, ears and minds rest…what they focus on. I think we can turn any direction, but need to learn to choose a positive one… goodness, beauty and richness…love those! And Joss….you are “doing the most amazing thing!” 😀
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I enjoy Niz and often share his quotes in Facebook. However, I have not seen this one, and I love it! It is a shocker and a reminder to create amazing days instead. Enjoyed your reminder to do this, to look for the amazing. 🙂
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Isn’t it a shocker?…but a very effective shocker! Isn’t it odd how easy it can be to overlook continual amazing-ness throughout each day? …well a good wake up call, at least for me… 😀
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My dad used to preface a lot of things he said with “Guess what?” I think that was one of the greatest gifts he gave us.
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Who would think that 2 simple words could hold such important life lessons! Georgette, what a remarkable person your father was ( those wonderful stories about him on your blog) and what inspirations he offered to you!
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That’s a terrific quote ~ here’s to noticing the mysteries and wonders.
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Oh yes…the mysteries and the wonders! 😀
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