Monday, December 28, 2015

Believing Without Thinking

It's amazing how we accept some things without a thought. Daylight follows darkness. Nightfall encourages rest and sleep. Special days and holidays promise the possibility of a letter, card, call, or email from friends, family, acquaintances, and businesses. The purpose is to send greetings that acknowledge your existence, even though each of us believes we exist.



There's even a good feeling about thinking of changes for the New Year. What do you have in mind for 2016? Some suggestions may have taken root without pausing to think them over. Just accepting them may interfere with what actually needs done. A trip to Europe would certainly wipe out my budget, although I'd love to visit this year.




I know there will be yard sales and farmers markets nearby starting in the spring. There's no need to think about driving a few miles from home to chat with customers at the event. It's just fun to do, even if I'm not looking for something in particular. 


Picture from WMC by famartin

You've probably heard the expression "When one door closes, another opens." We believe without thinking that the next door offers hope. Smiling, we embrace whatever opportunity awaits. 


I'm looking forward to the new year and the ability to discover better and different things. Sometimes a new recipe from one of the blogs I read is a cheerful way to celebrate the day.









What good thing do you believe happens even when you don't stop to think about it?

15 comments:

  1. I always say that whenever I need something to happen, I need to stop focusing on it and it will happen in its own good time. I really believe that.

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  2. Just breathing is a good thing that happens without thinking about it. If you're not breathing, you're dead!

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  3. I think there are too many good things that happen to us and for us on a daily basis to count. I also think if we do good, good comes back to us.

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  4. I am looking forward to whatever 2016 brings. Those warm weather days that come out of nowhere have been making me happy lately.

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  5. I believe that whatever the universe has in store for me is what will happen. I try to find and embrace something positive in every situation too.

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  6. I have to belive that things will get better weather I think about it or not. We have to have hope.

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  7. I do believe when you set your intention to allow new things to come to you, they do. You don't even really need to know what they are. I completely agree with the 'when one door closes,....' school of thought.

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  8. I believe that overthinking things can be a negative in a lot of cases

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  9. I believe that God is good all the time. Unfortunately, I feel like I take advantage of that and need to spend more time thanking him and being grateful.

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  10. I think you just have to have faith that things will get better in time. Never give up and keep going every day!

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  11. My mom says to do good and good will come your way. I like to do good and if it comes my way, I'm happy. I just want good to happen all around. We gotta keep it going.

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  12. I like the fresh start that the new year brings. I'm looking to growth and the challenges that come with it. I think I'm up for it!

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  13. Tons of good things happen every day without anyone thinking about it. Every time you find a parking space or take a bite of a delicious food, something good is happening :)

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  14. I believe w/o thinkning that there is hope. Always hope.

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  15. I keep a gratitude journal, I have been doing it for a very long time, before Oprah made it popular! I like re-reading old ones when I feel down or sick, and they cheer me right up! An attitude of gratitude is a great thing to have. Gratitude has become so automatic for me it's one thing I do and believe without thinking about it!

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

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