It always strikes me, and it is very peculiar, that when we see the image of indescribable and unutterable desolation – of loneliness, of poverty and misery, the end of all things, or their extreme – then rises in our mind the thought of God.
Vincent van Gogh
The Universe is one great kindergarten for man. Everything that exists has brought with it its own peculiar lesson.
Orison Swett Marden
Daily Gratitudes:
1. Great family trip to Moab. Unique and beautiful landscape…something about that place makes you want to hang out in nature forever!
2. Beautiful new niece born in early October. Been waiting forever for her to get here!!
3. October is my most favoritest month of the entire year! Trying to soak it all in!
4. I love, love, love my own bed.
5. Good music…whatever it may be, depending on what mood I am in. It moves me!
“I try to get to those peculiar and particular things that you never think of to say.”
–Carly Simon
DAILY GRATITUDES
1. The coolness of home after a hot day at church.
2. Fresh chocolate chip cookies.
3. The ability to laugh at myself. And at others.
4. I’m thankful that the dog hasn’t eaten the bird. Yet.
5. Anticipation of my two bestest, favoritest holidays coming up.
First, a thought.
“What a peculiar privilege has this little agitation of the brain which we call ‘thought’.”
~David Hume
Daily Gratitudes for today:
1. Rain. Others wish it away, I am glad it’s here.
2. Dinner, made. Phew!
3. My journal. Loyal companion, friend and closet. In which I keep all of my skeletons.
4. The antique jar of buttons in my front room. Silly how something so ordinary can give me a happy feeling when I see it.
5. Glee. New. Tonight. {Yes, I am a gleek.}
“I live and love in God’s peculiar light.”
~Michelangelo
