The song Beautiful Day by U2, with its catchy, positive chorus and upbeat rhythm has been on my mind for the last few days. Today is another beautiful day, I’m not going to let it get away 🙂
It’s a beautiful day
Don’t let it get away
What a wonderful day!
Today was my Auntie and Uncle’s last day in town. This morning we visited a historic area and walked around, looking at and reading about the interesting buildings. We then enjoyed a coffee in a quaint cafe tucked away in a quiet area.
For lunch we ate some delicious food at a winery in a beautiful location. What made today even better was the amazing, mild and sunny weather.
After dropping them off at the airport I came home to a fantastic sunset. What a wonderful day!
Gorgeous Cambodian Butterfly
Another example of how beautiful nature is: this orange butterfly with black spots was found hanging around the Ta Prohm Temple Complex at Angkor, near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Meditation
At a team meeting yesterday, we closed our eyes and followed a recorded meditation guide. After only six minutes I felt relaxed and ready to take on the world again.
Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and clear our minds so we can focus on what truly is important.
Daily meditation is a habit I’m developing so to have a guided session at work was a bonus that I’m grateful for 🙂
Giving and receiving smiles
Smiling at another person is one of the easiest ways to spread happiness and positivity on a daily basis. When one receives a smile back the happiness is multiplied.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin was the feel-good hit of the 1980s.
From the lyrics:
In every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double
Don’t worry, be happy
It’s fine being concerned and trying to change things for the better, but worrying about things one cannot control stresses and can cause anxiety. Be happy.
Hosting family and friends
Yesterday an auntie and uncle came to stay for a few days. I’m very happy to be able to host family and friends while they are in town.
Never give up
This morning I completed a fun 10km run in lovely overcast conditions – excellent running weather. While driving home, I saw a woman wearing a jumper with the inspiring slogan NEVER GIVE UP.
We should never give up on reaching our own goals no matter the challenges.
Just do it
Just do it is a famous contemporary mantra and a trademark of footwear company Nike. To me, just do it is all about doing what needs to be done, no matter how tough it might be.
A few minutes ago I was considering procrastinating instead of ironing my clothes when I thought, just do it!
Immediately after blogging this, I will go and just do it! 🙂
Two words we should use everyday
Previously, a speaker at my Toastmasters club asked the audience for two words that we should use everyday. Various answers were provided, however, the two words the speaker had in mind were:
Thank you
I agree with the speaker that we should use the words thank you everyday. Saying thank you to other people shows that you appreciate them and the things they do for you.
As well as thanking others, being thankful for one’s circumstances makes a significant difference to the positivity, contentment and peace in one’s life.