Somehow it is hard to get excited about taking a vacation day to mow the grass, but not doing so would have grim results.
It has been a pretty hectic week, and I am really looking forward to some home time. Four days to get some of the chores that have been piling up-- wonderful! Clutter is beginning-- or maybe continuiing-- to rule my life. I really think that having less stuff and proper placement of what one does possess is the secret to a less stressful life.
I was listening to Gayle King on Oprah radio, and she was interviewing the creator of the book and Web site, Do One Nice Thing. The url is http://www.doonenicething.com/. During the conversation, they discussed the idea that if you just choose one day to do one nice thing you can have a positive impact not only on the recipient of your kindness but also on your own well-being and happiness. I have to say I was reminded of my sister-in-law who is always thinking about others and going the extra mile to make someone else's life better. I think I am going to explore this site a bit further. Just think if everyone committed themselves to doing at least one nice thing a week for someone else. Wouldn't our world be a nicer place in which to live?
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What a great idea--the doing good thing!! Sorry you had to take a day off to cut grass. We have been in and out of rain all day. The folks in New Mexico evidently don't have sewers and all the rain water collects on the sides of the highways. We went through water that was very deep and very scary. When we arrived in Carlsbad, there was a little water on the inside of the trailer by the door and one corner of the slideout. Nothing terrible, just a nuisance. Have a great weekend and see you in the blogs. Linda
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent idea and would surely make our world a better place! Hope you were able to get a lot done:)
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