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All of a sudden the weather warmed up, daffodils began to bloom and evenings became longer. Even though the cold, dreary days that winter brings seem to drag on a bit long when February arrives, spring does come. March does arrive. The persistence of the perennial flowers eventually arise from the thawing ground, quite similar to the amazing talents that can be learned about ourselves when we are confronted with difficult obstacles.
I particularly like Horace's quote this week (upper right-hand corner), as so much truth exists in his claim. Too often we don't tether out our abilities until we are forced to. Ideally, we would figure out these revelations in gentler, more safe times, but thankfully, one way or another, opportunities arise to place a mirror in front of ourselves to show us what we are truly capable of.
As many of us are coming into the new season of spring, let's take the time to assess what we have discovered about ourselves during the winter. What are our resolutions, what are our dreams and wishes? Let's not become too soothed and complacent with the warm weather that we cease to continue striving toward what we wish to create. After all, another winter will come and don't we want to welcome it as a better version of ourselves?
In this week's newsletter, my Francophile predilections were piqued this week as Wednesday's Why Not . . . ? post focused on how to find your very own Je Ne Sais Quoi. As I begin to create my itinerary for my summer trip again to Paris, I cannot help but get excited for the city and country I so very often dream about.
Monday's post caught me talking about women helping other women as we all try to create a life of contentment and one in when we are all able to reach our full potential. A handful of articles I read over the past weekend as well as the book I am devouring at the moment inspired this week's motivational post.
I was often reminded this week that a contented life involves the ability to truly appreciate and savor
the daily, simple moments that occur throughout our days. The moment we walk into our homes, receiving a hug from someone we love, successfully completing our to-do list each day at work or sipping a glass of wine and reveling in conversation with a dear friend at day's end. Every single day we have something we can be thankful for which means that right now the simply luxurious life surrounds us to be savored.
This weekend I wish for you to be able to take pleasure in the simply luxurious life you have created for you and those you love. Until next week, I'll see you
on the blog.
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