Category Archives: Simple Pleasures

The Well of the Spirit

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

What if you had died in your sleep last night? Would you be wishing you’d done yesterday what you didn’t do? Words that you regret not saying? Gratitude left unexpressed? Love left unspoken? While the scenario is humanly impossible, it’s … Continue reading →

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Before the Throne of Beauty

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

One heavy day I ran away from the grim face of society and the dizzying clamor of the city and directed my weary step to the spacious alley. I pursued the beckoning course of the rivulet and the musical sounds … Continue reading →

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A Powerful Elixir

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

There comes a time in life when you have to let go of all the pointless drama, and people who create it… And surround yourself with the people who make you laugh so hard… That you forget the bad, and … Continue reading →

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Great Wealth of Life

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Grab  your imagination hat and put on your best fantasy shoes. Dress up in daydreams and set your mind on make-believe. Then come along with me in a delicate journey of words arranged to inspire. I wandered lonely as a … Continue reading →

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Too Much Work and Not Enough Play

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Eleven days off work has turned out to be one of the best experiences I have had in ages. Once again I am reminded that too much work and not enough play dulls my senses and washes the color from … Continue reading →

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Yes, Santa Claus, There IS a Virginia

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Originally Posted here one year ago on December 20, 2011 Yesterday found here was the well-known “Yes,Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897.  Thank you for all the positive feedback on reprinting it on the goodmorninggratitude.com blog! Today this … Continue reading →

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The Day Before The Day Before Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

Today, tomorrow and Thursday/Thanksgiving Day GoodMorningGratitude.com will feature a favorite poem about the holiday. I feel gratefulness year round more than I have ever, but never as acutely as I do right now. I know this stretch of holidays from … Continue reading →

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A Song to My Soul

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

One of my habits near an addiction level is used books. I have my nose in a book just about every day. My interests have changed over time and rarely do I read anything but non-fiction. Reading to learn and … Continue reading →

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Namaste, Have a Nice Day, Good Morning

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

“Namaste” is a word I hear quite frequently these days, usually from someone who’s taking yoga or Ti Chi classes. I tend to be around “spiritual seekers” of one kind or another a lot and know the word seems to … Continue reading →

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The Year’s Last, Loveliest Smile

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

The first chill of fall has hung around for three days now and there is change in the air. Lawns and bushes are still holding their green, but leaves are coming down. The time of autumn’s grand display is not … Continue reading →

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