“Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities.
It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend…
when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives,
but are grateful for the abundance that’s present,
(love, health, family, friends, work,
the joys of nature and personal pursuits that bring us pleasure)
the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience Heaven on earth.”
-Sarah Ban Breathnach
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Psst…a Baking With Lisey post is up!
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Today’s 365 post: On my lap
Joshua’s 365 post: I HAD to take this one!
Elsa Pla
Wednesday 21st of March 2012
Seven years ago I started to create my own Illustrated Discovery Journal inspired by Sarah's books/work. My ever-growing journal contains collages, quotes, photos, and reflections on who I am, what I believe in, and the million things I'm thankful for. It's a labor of love and gratitude that I hope to bequeath to my children and grandchildren someday. I love your photograph symbolizing the parallel realities.
Diane
Wednesday 21st of March 2012
I love this. Earlier this week, I had a bout of self pity and this quote is perfect. I always feel so much better when I look at the abundance in my life. Thank you for posting!
Kristen
Wednesday 21st of March 2012
Unfortunately enough, *I* had a bout of self-pity the day I posted this! =P
Adrienen
Tuesday 20th of March 2012
I LOVE this! Thank you for sharing :)
Laura Vanderkam
Tuesday 20th of March 2012
Yep, happy people are pretty sure they have enough. If they want more of something, they know they can probably figure out a way to get it, but they also know that what they have is pretty good too.
Susanna
Tuesday 20th of March 2012
thanks I needed this - lately I've been focusing on what's missing - my parents, friends close by, lack of a husband, lack of time - instead of focusing on what I do have and being grateful. And I do have a lot.