Loving Life!

Reflected Sunset.
Reflected Sunset. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
When I was asked, "What makes your life poetic?" I was taken back.  Hmmm...what a wonderful question.  As I started pondering, I realized that there were many answers to this question.

As a mature, active, curious, mindful and compassionate person, I find that life is filled with joy, beauty and awe, if we but take the time to experience these wonderful gifts.  Each morning as I rise, I face the East and give thanks for another day.  I know that no matter what, this day is unique and offers me more opportunities to love and be loved.

My children and grandchildren are certainly muses in my life.  They challenge, inspire and bless me in ways they will never know.

My love - Roger - makes my life poetic as well as filled with song.  How wonderful is it to wake every morning to someone who cherishes you, brings you tea, plays music for you to wake to so that your day begins well?  To me, this is the GOOD life!

Add to all this, the joys of family, friends and a world so filled with wonder that it constantly takes my breath away.  I never tire of watching sunrises or sunsets, counting the stars, watching the flowers bloom or sitting with my cat.

Yes, life is good...no, let me correct that...Life is GREAT!
Namasté! 

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I wrote today’s post as part of the WOW-Women on Writing’s “The Art of Loving Your Life” Blanket Tour celebrating the release of Chique Secrets of Dolce Amore by Barbara Conelli. 

Barbara Conelli is an internationally published bestselling author, seasoned travel writer specializing in Italy. In her charming, delightful and humorous Chique Books filled with Italian passion, Barb invites women to explore Italy from the comfort of their home with elegance, grace and style, encouraging them to live their own Dolce Vita no matter where they are in the world. 

Her latest book, Chique Secrets of Dolce Amore offers an intimate view into the unpredictable and extravagant city of Milan, its glamorous feminine secrets, the everyday magic of its dreamy streets, the passionate romance of its elegant hideaways, and the sweet Italian art of delightfully falling in love with your life wherever you go. 

If you comment on today’s post on this blog or any of the others participating in The Art of Loving Your Life tour, you’ll be entered to win a signed copy of Chique Secrets of Dolce Amore! 

To read Barbara’s post about loving life and view a list of other blogs participating in The Art of Loving Your Life tour please visit The Muffin. 


Here is a link to the participating blogs: http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2012/05/art-of-loving-your-life-blanket-tour.html

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Comments

Anonymous said…
Beautiful picture!
Remembering to be thankful...just sets everything right!
Namaste' Linda, thank you for the beauty you bring to us!
June 6, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Brenda Marroy said…
Isn't it wonderful to be blessed and to know it? I hear your gratitude and love it.
June 7, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Barbara Conelli said…
Thank you very much for participating in my book tour. I love the poetry you see in your daily life!
June 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Rev. Linda M. Rhinehart Neas, M.Ed. said…
You are so welcome, Barbara! Best luck with your book.

Blessings, Linda
June 17, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Barbara Conelli said…
Thank you very much for participating in my book tour. You are a strong, inspiring lady, and I love your zest, passion, and love of life that you still feel regardless of the many hurdles you've been facing. Brava!
June 17, 2012 at 1:28 PM
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