It's the little things in life that bring us the greatest joy. Common courtesies that we extend to one another can bring happiness to someone's day. And you never know what's going on in someone else's life. When we smile and say a simple hello to a stranger as we pass them by, we are spreading joy in the world. It feels good to hold the door open for the person behind you, and letting a car go in front of you in traffic is a simple gesture that truly makes me smile. When I see someone who has served our country, I thank them for their service. The people who help make our world safer truly deserve our gratitude.
There are so many avenues for gratitude and thanks in our world, and when we use them, we spread the feelings of joy and love in our world.
One of the simplest things that I do for the people who deliver our mail is to leave a special treat in the mailbox for them, which can be a candy bar, an apple, a healthy snack, and a bottle of water. It's my way of saying thank you to them for bringing me my mail to me through all kinds of weather. And, there's lot of rain here in New England.
The simple gesture of a "thank you" brings a smile to my heart.
Feeding seagulls on the beach is fun, and these amazing birds are always hungry! Here in Marshfield during the winter, they hang out at the supermarket parking lot searching for food, and I find a way to give them something -- they do love Cheez-Its.
Thank you for reading my blog and being a part of my world.
"A Walk with The Seagulls" 30 x 30 Oil on Linen
