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Kristen, prompted

April 26, 2021

Something life would be sad without

My goodness, there are so many things that come to mind because there are so many things that bring joy to life in this world. How would I choose just one?

Tulip petals scattered on a table.

To name just a few:

  • sunshine
  • season changes (prevents boredom!)
  • hugs from people I love
  • books
  • God’s unconditional love
  • heavy cream
  • chocolate
  • the internet (no internet, no blogging)
  • music
  • the ability to write
  • encouragement from others
  • fruit (imagine a life with no fruit!! sadness for sure.)
  • the beauty of the outdoors
  • the ability to hope
  • fresh yeast bread, still hot and crusty from the oven

As I was making this little bulleted list, I realized I can think of one big thing life would be sad without: the ability to see, notice, and appreciate all the lovely things in life.

You could have all the wonderful things the world could offer, but if you were blind to the blessings and joys and pleasures of those things, your life would still be sad.

And this is why therapists like to say that happiness is an inside job. An ungrateful heart can’t feel joyful no matter how many good things come along.

A grateful heart, on the other hand, can find joy even when things look not so good, and a grateful heart is just as useful when things ARE legitimately good!

What say you? What’s something like would be sad without?

P.S. Writing this post reminded me of the proverb that says “a cheerful heart has a continual feast.”

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Comments

  1. Bobi says

    April 26, 2021 at 7:45 am

    My husband and peanut butter. (And lots of other things too numerous to mention here.)

    Reply
    • kristenprompted says

      April 26, 2021 at 10:05 am

      Right? There are just so many possible answers to this prompt!

      Reply
  2. kristin @ going country says

    April 27, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Books (and the ability to read)
    Dogs
    Growing things
    Sunshine
    Good socks (I have a thing about uncomfortable socks 🙂
    And of course, good food

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Y. says

    April 27, 2021 at 7:40 am

    Good health and family……..

    Reply
  4. Barb F. says

    April 27, 2021 at 11:17 am

    Hubbie, and the laughter we share. And hugs/kisses from grandkids. (And their infectious laughter, too.)

    Reply
  5. Barb F. says

    April 27, 2021 at 11:25 am

    hubbie, of course, and the laughter we share. Grandbaby hugs/giggles a big second.

    Reply
  6. Gina says

    April 27, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    Books. Coffee. A nice soft bed in a safe place very night. My own home. Holidays with my family. Too many other things to list. So many of them that I had before the pandemic. Hopefully will have back again someday…

    Reply

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