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Enjoying the Simple Things

7/29/2014

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What a beautiful day! I love waking up in the morning and going to my back porch. I love to sit and listen to the water falling in my fountain and hearing the birds singing their lovely songs. I love the smell of the roses that drift to my nose from the soft gentle breeze. I enjoy the way the sunlight dances upon the trees, creating shadows upon the lawn. I do my best thinking at this time of the day. This is when I give myself a daily pep talk. I feel so wonderful and thankful to be given another joyous day. I want to share this inner peace with everyone.

I know that we are bombarded with ugliness everyday. I know that there are wars being fought all over the world. There are so many conflicts going on all around us. I know that some people will not ever understand what inner peace is. Many people believe that everyone that does not believe the same thing as their own group of people are wrong and that they should be punished for believing something different. I realize that many people go through life just being angry. What I do not understand is WHY?

Would people look at life differently if they were told that they only had a 15% chance of survival? Is that what made me seek the beauty in life? I do not think it was that. I think I have felt this way for many years. I think that maybe my feelings were magnified with my cancer diagnosis, but these same feelings were always there! 

I know that I am rambling. This is my blog and I can do that. You do not have to read it but I hope that you do. I hope that you search for that magic place that helps you to gain some inner peace. A place that just makes your heart sing! A place that brightens your thoughts and that makes you feel calm. May you continue your day with a song in your heart. 




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Timothy link
7/29/2014 12:51:01 am

Positive post, thanks!

Unfortunately I don't have a backyard and there's nowhere in my apartment that I can go to relax... so I usually just leave the apartment.

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Cindy Ackley link
7/29/2014 01:43:57 am

Thank you, Timothy! It would be easier if you could relax at home. What if you have a visual picture or some relaxing music or aromatherapy in your apartment? Where do you go to relax? Take a picture and enjoy life!

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liz link
7/29/2014 12:57:26 am

Oh, I just love to sit & smell the flowers! Gardens make me so happy I just wish it would stop raining here in WNY!!

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Cindy Ackley link
7/29/2014 01:48:06 am

Liz, Thank you for sharing! I am so glad that you love the gardens, too! Even the smell of rain is awesome! Get an umbrella and walk in the garden and let the smell of the flowers and the rain take you away from all of the stress of the day.

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Nicola link
7/29/2014 06:27:34 am

Lovely post Cindy, I felt relaxed just reading your words! Your yard is beautiful and I feel I should make some effort to improve my garden, which has potential but is currently below par. Thanks for a lovely, positive post :)

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Cindy Ackley link
7/29/2014 08:30:58 am

Nicola, Thank you so much! If you can work on your garden, I believe that you will find great joy there. There is something very rewarding in creating you own little oasis. I must admit that I have not worked on mine as much this year, as in years past. I still enjoy the beauty from previous years toils. Have a beautiful day!

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    Hi! My name is Cindy Ackley. I have created this blog about enjoying the beauty of life and being as healthy and happy as we can be. I am a lung cancer survivor and I have discovered that beauty is everywhere. It is seen in nature and it is felt with our laughter. The beauty of life can be enjoyed with our healthy choices. I love helping people see the beauty.

    I also had gained close to 40 lbs. with my chemo treatments. I sure did not feel  very beautiful or healthy. I discovered Skinny Fiber and have since lost about 51 lbs. I feel amazing. I learned to eat healthier and to drink water instead of Diet Pepsi!

    I want to share everything that I have learned on my journey with you.

    If you are struggling with weight issues, please join me at my free weight loss group @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/positivelyskinnyandhealthy



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