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I'm a huge fan of scoring eclectic finds at one of our local flea markets and wanted to share a post of my latest treasures. I picked up these aged blue mason jars and vintage books on a weekend trip to Hickory, NC. I thought they made a nice addition to my newly redecorated master suite.
Stay tuned for information on an upcoming Junk Bizarre in Nashville, TN... Talk about the ultimate flea market finds!
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~Gautama Buddha You know exactly how it feels, but do you know how to fix it? Being overwhelmed is part habit, part addiction and the rest simply not knowing how to do things differently. The good read more
This is a very moving article of taking the time to pause, put down electorincs and give our children true attention. A must read for all parents!
http://www.handsfreemama.com/2013/02/20/from-a-kid-who-isnt-known/
Great article on creating your own joy...instead of waiting around for it.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. ~Robert Brault
Joy is not something for which you wait for to happen. These moments are to be created. Life have both, good and not so good days, however ‘joy’ is not at the mercy of the ‘kind of days’, rather, it is dependent on the kind of sight you have.
Joy is a simple and a wonderful feeling which you can create, with what you have at the moment. Joy is capable of finding its own little space; despite of the hardships that you might have in life right now. All you have to do is to stimulate your creative instinct.
Here is how to can create joy for yourself and your loved ones:
Even if you are going through extreme adversities in your life at the moment, I just have one thing to say, “My dear friend, you are still alive!” Being alive, in itself, is a great blessing as the immense possibilities of making things better lie before you and your heart have great strength of changing things from the current state to a better state.
Read more....
http://www.purposefairy.com/9705/how-to-create-your-own-simple-joys-in-life/
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