SWEET MOMENTS

Moments of goodness surround me if I but notice them.  It is so easy to focus on moments of dissatisfaction and develop a tunnel vision that blocks out everything else.   I become wrapped in a dark cloud of frustration, anger, hurt, and disappointment unable to see the light.  The glass is half empty and although it is a temporary experience it feels never-ending. 

Today I choose to look beyond the negativity that invades my day and recognize the moments of sweetness that are present.  The warmth of the sun shining in a bright blue sky, the softness of a warm blanket, the kind note expressing love, the invitation of a friend to play, the relief of a body that has no pain, the fun of watching a curious kitten, the taste of a cup of hot chocolate, the beauty of my favorite piece of music, the smile of a stranger in passing; there are moments of kindness and delightful surprise all around me.  So much fills my cup today.