Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration
The focus for today is: I notice the sweetness of life in every moment.
One of my favorite dishes at Chinese restaurants used to be Sweet and Sour anything... I loved the tangy "sour" flavor combined with the sweetness in the sauce. I think that "sweet and sour" is also an apt description for life... some sweetness mixed in with some sour.
Many of us would probably prefer to only have the sweet experiences of life. However, at this time, on this planet, that is not our reality. We have a bit of a smorgasbord of events and experiences -- some sweet, some sour.
The key may be to discover the sweetness that is embedded even in the sour moments. A hurricane brings out the helpfulness in neighbors, an injury encourages people to empathize, a crying child brings out the desire to comfort and help, etc.
So, rather than focusing on the sour aspects of life, we can choose to notice the sweet moments and experiences that can be hidden in the sour moments. And more than that, we can choose to add some love, caring and compassion to life's recipe, and thus increase the total amount of sweetness in the world.
Today's Focus was excerpted from the InnerSelf.com article:
The Sweetness of Life
by Marie T. Russell
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf, wishing you a day of noticing the sweetness in life (today and every day)
Join me again tomorrow for the Daily Inspiration and focus of the day.
Today, we notice the sweetness of life in every moment.
About The Author
Marie T. Russell is the founder of InnerSelf Magazine (founded 1985). She also produced and hosted a weekly South Florida radio broadcast, Inner Power, from 1992-1995 which focused on themes such as self-esteem, personal growth, and well-being. Her articles focus on transformation and reconnecting with our own inner source of joy and creativity.
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