Category Archives: simple joy

iconTake Time for Yourself

American life has been described as a rat race, and I think if you’re not careful it can be. We as Americans are always darting around, running back and forth, sprinting from one thing to another. When you’re younger it’s school, after-school activities, school trips, sleepovers at friends houses, not to mention the family events we all attend. College is very similar – class, studying, working, groups you’re involved with, sports, romance, family, the list … Continue reading →

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iconSomething Fun to Entertain Your Brain

As most of you know I’m a frequent StumbleUpon surfer – here is an image I think everyone can appreciate. It’s really breathtakingly spectacular! http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/28f14t/crispme.com/wp-content/uploads/8191.jpg/

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iconWhatever You do, do it With Passion!

When I was little I wanted to be a firefighter, something my mother explained to me would be very dangerous, and while not discouraging it directly, made it clear would not be her first choice of carrer track for me. We had a house fire when I was a kid and I thought the actions of those strangers going into our house and saving our cats and putting out the fire was nothing less than … Continue reading →

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iconPlan for the Future, but Live for Today

It’s important to plan things in advance, look for the next opportunity in life, and make sure our needs are taken care of. Far too often we are consumed with what’s happening tomorrow, so much so that we lose sight of what we have today. It’s essential in life to look to the future and plan our lives, but when always looking to the next thing becomes all consuming we lose sight of the moment … Continue reading →

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iconSimple Kindness & Showing Gratitude

This morning on my way through the drive-thru at Starbucks I was surprised to find the person in front of me had purchased my coffee for me. When I asked what the reason was the barista answered, “She said other people had done it for her and she wanted to return the gesture.” I sat there in awe of what had just happened, car idling as they handed me my free drink. How random is … Continue reading →

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iconSomething Fun to Entertain Your Brain

I am a frequent Stumble Upon reader and now and again I find things that bring me simple joy by acting as an outlet for my creativity. This is sheerly a non-sensical activity that I found incredibly enriching, and fed my creative monster who has a voracious appetite. Something Fun on Stumble Upon

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