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

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