Let us take time together, amidst and acknowledging the chaos and challenges happening in our world, to celebrate the flow and unfolding of life, the seasons, the glory of the sun, stars, and planets.  Here is an inspiring Story of the Universe by Wendell Berry, actually about the unfolding of the Cosmos!!  Perfect to start off the new year.  And a Happiness Tip as well!

The sun is climbing higher in the sky, and the ground beneath our feet begins to thaw.  We can think of the earth beginning to awaken, new life is stirring, seeds are sprouting forth, at least in our climes.

“In many places the ground is still frozen or covered with snow, but the call now is tend to those very first signs of movement beneath the fertile ground.  What happens when you listen ever so closely in the stillness?  What do you hear beginning to emerge?  What new seeds are stirring deep in your belly?”  What is blooming where you are, live, inside or out?   Focusing on what’s blooming is a kind of positive thinking which changes everything!

Let us take time together, let us even say, “fight the good fight”, and live our positive thinking, in part by spreading love far and wide.  And maybe you would like to share a Happiness Tip! 

Blessings, regards, courage, love, peace, commitment, joy, and a big hug to you all.  Be well, do good work, and stay in touch!

Jill

Posts you might enjoy as we move forward into 2025:

• Mystery: Embrace and Embody “Imagine if your New Year’s intentions weren’t about fixing or improving, but about deepening and transforming, about embracing the holy mystery at the heart of the world.” 

• Smile: You’ll Be Glad You Did 🙂 We are embroiled in troubling times.  So what’s with a post that suggests a smile?  In my inbox a few days ago, I discovered this: “If you’re having a good time, notify your face!”  I smiled, actually laughed out loud when I read it  Offerings for being with the challenges… new ways of holding it all.

Jill Schroder is the author of BECOMING: Journeying Toward Authenticity.  BECOMING is an invitation for self-reflection, and to mine our memorable moments for insights, meaning, and growth.  Check the website for a sample chapter, or see the reviews to get a flavor for the volume.  Your feedback,  forwards, tweets, likes are most welcome. 🙂