For some reason, it felt easy(er) to be mindful today. I did my usual hike and experienced the sweet sounds of the various Thrush, my favorite bird, which you can only hear around wooded areas as a general rule. Later on, I saw a few couples holding hands while on a walk; that also put a smile on my face and I felt happy for them, for they seemed happy together. I also noticed a family has moved into a house I once considered buying, and I wished them happiness in that house, as I passed by (in my head of course). I call all those moments mentioned "petits bonheurs" (little happiness). They are jewels in my mind; little diamonds of joy one can experience every day, if we are mindful.
What were YOUR petits bonheurs today?
A lovely post, Johanne.
ReplyDeleteMy petits bonheurs today were meeting a fellow gardener named Lilyann at my allotment plot, seeing the veggies flourishing together with lovely pink flowers which I did not plant, but are so joyfully merry in the midst of the green - I came home muddy and ready for a shower but am still waiting for the shower as I washed the harvest and then finished my latest favourite novel, "Colonel Pettigrew's Last Stand" - such a delight! Now I have enjoyed home made bread for lunch and will finally have my shower. I love retirement!! May we continue to celebrate small miracles.