Appreciation – Astrid's Words

Life

Life Blooming With no shame Guileless beauty Bringing forth everlasting happiness Endless bounty in appreciation Accepting all Loving all Growing Whole

They say that the old will ponder their life and meet the regrets they’ve gathered over their life, but I start to wonder where the root of that regret lies. The world has become a playground to strive for approval and worthiness, all done on terms written by others, and it makes it too easyContinue reading “Regret”

Be Grateful for Sight

Down the road you rode Nature’s beauty shined to you Be grateful for sight I find connection with nature when I take time to appreciate my senses. Sometimes, a small road trip is all I need to see and feel it. I’m grateful to be able to sense nature in many ways.

Connect with All Living Parts

Goals don’t require praise to succeed, The clutter of flattery makes us lose our way. The acquirement of products won’t help greatness to be freed, Living without noticing will lead us astray. Slow down and return to God’s simple plan, Find greatness by searching with our hearts. Success will be found when, together, we stand,Continue reading “Connect with All Living Parts”

Small Delights Constitute Happiness

Inspired by “A multitude of small delights constitute happiness.” -Charles Baudelaire Throughout my life, I’ve wondered if my life was lacking only when comparing it to an ideal vision of what I want or what I imagined should be. Despite not having a life that’s understood or desired by others, I’m grateful for many smallContinue reading “Small Delights Constitute Happiness”