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| Did you know it's Chicken Soup for the Soul Day? |
Wow! Today is Chicken Soup for the Soul Day. Although I’ve
read several of the Chicken
Soup books, I did not realize the publisher had a day set aside to
recognize the happiness and motivation that comes from their short stories.
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| Smiles to and from cats. |
November 12th is the day for celebrating who you are. I am
so glad to have a warm, happy smile that comes automatically to my face when I
see another person or the animals around my home. Cats, dogs, rabbits, and
quail – they all get a big grin and cheerful hello. We are all God’s creatures
and share this wonderful Earth together.
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| Rose gardens aren't always easy peasy! |
Another part of the celebration is remembering where you
have been. Even rose gardens need care and cause pain at times from a thorn or
the effort it takes to keep them beautiful.
Instead of concentrating on the difficulty of times past, celebrate your
ability to rise above the trouble and continue your journey!
Part of the journey is celebrating where you are going. Why
drag from day to day when it’s more exciting to set a goal and cheer each time
it’s closer?
The final purpose of this special day is thinking about the
people you will thank when you reach your goal. Maybe it’s finally getting a
high school diploma or college degree after dropping out in your earlier
years. It could be the excitement of
starting a blog, ending an unhappy relationship, or knowing that you matter.
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| Teaching someone to read. |
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| Sharing food and celebrating life. |
I remember being 10 years old and my friend Vicki solemnly
informing me that there would always be toilets to scrub.
Today I celebrate that despite years of scrubbing toilets, there have been happier events on my journey. I’ve taught children and adults to read and planted gardens that have produced fresh vegetables and fruit for family, friends, and food bank deliveries.
Today I celebrate that despite years of scrubbing toilets, there have been happier events on my journey. I’ve taught children and adults to read and planted gardens that have produced fresh vegetables and fruit for family, friends, and food bank deliveries.
There are so many reasons to celebrate our existence. What special part of yourself will you celebrate today?
I have so many small things to celebrate, but I going to go with the fact that I made two perfect little boys. That's quite an accomplishment :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to celebrate that my family is healthy. We have had struggles and lots of tragedy but we're all healthy and happy going into the holiday season. We're fed and have a roof over our head too!
ReplyDeleteCelebrating the small things helps keep everything else in perspective. Every day, I look at my children, and I remember that I don't necessarily have to have them tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI love Chicken Soup for the Soul books! I didn't know there was a day for them.
ReplyDeleteokay, the camel photo had me laughing when I opened up the page. too funny!
ReplyDeleteI remember those books being super popular with all of the parents when I was helping out at school events. It's really cool that there is a day for them!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that there is a day of them, chicken soup is perfect after praying their souls.
ReplyDeleteI will celebrate being a good and creative Mom and for finding interesting things for our kids to do.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool to have a Chicken Soup for the Soul day. I love the photo you have here, adorable!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read one of these books in years. I should pick one up soon . Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI grew up on Chicken Soup for the Soul! I had so many it was like an addiction. I think I need to buy one now that you reminded me how great it felt reading them!
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat, I love these books. Today I will celebrate that I live each day the best way I can.
ReplyDeleteI think I have a Chicken Soup for the couple book. I wish I had time to read the book.
ReplyDeleteI remember getting a chicken soup for the soul book back when I was a teenager! I love them!
ReplyDeleteI did not know about chicken soup for the soul day. I like what it stands for. It is good to take a moemen to reflect on where we've been, and who we want to thank for having been there for us along the way.
ReplyDeleteWow, we love to celebrate, don't we? I am always up for some good chicken soup
ReplyDeleteI would celebrate just being a woman, I remember all to clear the young spoiled child I use to be. I am proud to say I am a giving loving woman now.
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing at there will always be toilets to scrub. That's so true. I read the Chicken Soup books way back when the first came out and loved it.
ReplyDeleteMy family is what keep sme going each day. I celebrate them everyday
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