To celebrate the month of November, in Thanksgiving, I share simplicities that bring me an inner smile…
WHAT BRINGS ME LIFE & MAKES ME SMILE!
Pastel colors, spring clothes
Easter season (especially Jelly Bellies!)
Diet Dr. Pepper
Quiet walks in nature, wide open spaces
HGTV makeovers
Small town visits, walks downtown, country drives
Musicals, marching bands, outdoor festivals, island music local bands
Crochet and Pray scarves and blankets
Putting together puzzles
Phone chats with uplifting people
Dark chocolate with nuts or crunch
Watching dogs play
Gift cards from Dollar Tree, Wal-Mart, Anderson County Co-op
Reading children’s books (fairy tales, fables, moral adventures)
Travel (videos or real)
Solo retreats & hotel stays (desire to visit monasteries)
Journaling my dreams and aspirations
Bath & Bodyworks lotion (no clean cotton, rose, lavender or patchouli scents)
Hazelnut coffee, flavored creamers
Browsing Lawn and Garden departments
Natural sitting spaces, especially by water
Reading (biographies, Amish style living, lighthearted fiction, inspiration/personal growth)
Scrabble/Scattegories
Baking fudge, bars, and cakes while listening to music
Writing with purpose, write for fun
Podcasts/Ted Talks
Woman’s World, Country, First for Women magazines
Campfires
Non-credit courses, “fun” classes, hobby workshops
Dancing w/ fun people (even if our dance moves stink!)
Review past journals
Bookstores, especially used bookstores
Funny & encouraging cards to snail mail people
Go out for breakfast, cafes
Watch people at airports
Reader! Your turn.
Give yourself an early Thanksgiving gift and list as many things that make you smile.
Christina
For 5-minute clips, go to You Tube: A Slice of PIE with Christina Mae