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Why You Should Stop to Smell the Roses

Its the simple things...

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Why You Should Stop to Smell the Roses
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I think we all can concur that life is short and maybe just a little crazy, However, I often find myself always wanting more time. How is it physically possible to get everything done in this amount of time? Well ... it's not. I on the other hand have a cure for you. I challenge you that even in your very busy hectic schedule, to find time at least three times a day, to stop and smell the roses. Now I know that you may not always be around a rose per-say, but I mean in more simplistic way. Look around you and find the things that make you happy. My simple joys happen to be that feeling when spring is rolling around and the luscious grass making its way around your toes and the tops of your feet. Or the smell you get when opening newspaper,or a brand new books. If we stop to focus on the the things that make us happy, we will stop focusing on the things that don't. If the sky and the beautiful blue and white clouds put a smile on your face, then stop and soak in that sunshine.

It's the simple things that make us happy like thank you cards, or saying someone's name, or saying good morning, or even a simple smile. It wont be long before we have reached the end of our life and all we have to show for it is the stories where life went wrong. Honestly, a lot went right, because it made you who you are today, and through it all, you had your good days and your bad days. Looking back, the things that got me and most likely you through, were the simple joys. Please, Please, Please, from one busy person to another, don't forget to stop and smell the roses and appreciate the beautiful things that are around you..

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