Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop offers writing prompts each week, and since I sometimes have a hard time thinking of appropriate thoughts to share, I defer to her varied, challenging and fun suggestions. I chose to share the top seven things that bring me joy (yes, I had to cut it down from 1,000) and I offer my appropriate thoughts for you now.
Thing 1: Thoughts of my children
Thing 2: Speaking, hugging, holding, and crying with my children.
Thing 3: Watching my children flourish in all areas of their lives.
Thing 4: Touching the hearts of my children, my friends, and perfect strangers. There are no better words than "pure joy" that describes the feeling I get when this happens!
Thing 5: Thoughts of my dog...my unconditional-loving Tootsie, who lights up my life when my children are not around.
Think 6: Thoughts of the fact that an employer still thinks I have skills to offer and is willing to pay me for my service...even at my age! (This is more of a gratitude item...but it does bring me joy twice a month when I check my bank account!)
Thing 7: Waking up each morning (with no toe tag on) and knowing that I'm going to have a great day! I may have challenges, but after I meet them and the clouds are blown away by the Chicago "breezes" I know that I can combine these seven joys to make the evening reflection an overwhelming joyful experience.
I wish you the most joyful of holidays that continue throughout the New Year!
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