Mother's Day was perfect though. I was so happy. Every second of the day...I was happy. It has been so long since I truly lived in the moment. I didn't care what had happened the hour before or what was happening the hour after. It wasnt complicated. I didnt have 10 different things on my mind that I needed to get done. I laughed with Ella all day instead of disciplining her. Everything she did I thought was amazing...as if I had never seen it before. I was clear and refreshed. Keith and I joked around instead of being angry with each other. I had so much gratitude for where I am in life and who I have in my life.
I felt HAPPY. I felt LOVED. It was SIMPLE.
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Once again with the parallel lives - I've been struggling with the same sense of irritability and discontent. I'm glad you were able to break free of it for a day, and hope you can maintain your new joy! I wonder what made the differnce, so I can copy it. ;o) Seriously Jo, I'm SO glad you were able to find that happy place again. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI don't even know what to say about the photo. SO stunning. The colors and contrasts are incredible. Do you EVER take a bad photo???
well, if that photo is a symbol of your day then it must have been good. that shot is amazing. and i so know how you feel. i was in a funky slump a while back. it's disconcerting for sure but you ae right on track with the living in the moment solution. it really helps! thinking of you and wishing you more days like yesterday. : )
ReplyDeleteI agree with Christina, STUNNING photo!
ReplyDeleteI too have been struggling with the irritability phase - I think life is tough for a lot of people right now and sometimes it is hard to know how to deal with it all! Glad you were able to put it all away for a day and enjoy it!
sounds like a perfect m-day! may you have many more "simple" days like that :). the photo is almost 3-D -- WOW!
ReplyDeleteThose colors and the glossiness of the leaves. Simply beautiful. Sounds like a perfect day. You deserved it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors! I'm glad you found some happiness on mother's day, and I hope you can carry some of it with you every day!
ReplyDeleteYes, love the color contrast! Glad your day was lovely.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo. I'm so glad your day was perfect. Have a great week. =)
ReplyDeleteoh the colors and sweet simplicity of this shot. it really does tell the tale. and i'm so happy to hear the story had a happy ending - and you had a great day. well, actually i hope it isn't just an ending...and the good feelings continue...
ReplyDeleteI hate saying that photos are "amazing," as I think it is often overused...but this photo is Amazing! Love your post too. I could feel the incredibleness (is that a word?) of the day. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture. It is so peaceful and serene looking.
ReplyDeleteWell, your happiness definitely shows in that beautiful shot. It's so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI hear that the attitude you approach life with makes all the difference in the world. I know I need to be better, too, but lately I've been irritable, too. I need to change that attitude!