Really !? Im being given this sweetness !?!

I just arrived at the local coffee shop. .... little did the sweetheart behind the counter know I've had a slightly rocky start to the day. But I did have my chin up and I was looking for the things to be grateful for in spite of it all.

Well, she was the sunshine I needed & chit chatted with me about my hat and my day. She was present with me and truly engaged in conversation.
Then she served this up for me ! A custom sandwich :) and she added not one, but two smiles.  I didn't even know you could write on a coffee mug with markers!

I am grateful. And now smiling too ...

Yellow flowers in the parking lot

Sometimes gratitude just Sneaks up on me ! I rounded the corner on my way to the trails at Shelby Park today and the parking lot had ABUNDANT tiny yellow flowers in all the grassy areas.
Sunshine in concentrate!

Simple pleasures of living in the present moment.

Morning quiet moments

Just a few minutes.. No noise. No phone calls. No email. Just me, my tea and the birds sing. Sunlight streaming in on me. I have my favorite purple blanket since spring still has a chill in the morning. I don't spend my time thinking about anything that bugs me right now. I move my mind along to everything that pleased me. This is how I will set my entire day on the right track. Simple gratitude for this cup of hot tea and this moment. These moments are incredible ... When I pay attention.

Simple makes for a good, good life....