The meaning of life lies not in the things we have
Nor what we may have accomplished;
But rather, in the life we are living each day.
Friends who care and share themselves with us
Make life a joy knowing they are there.
When we see the laughter in our children’s eyes
Feeling their love and enjoying their hugs.
The joy of sun on our face, the wind in our hair;
Mud squishing between our toes;
Listening to the birds singing their songs;
The chirp of the wren, the cooing of the doves,
Lovingly protecting one another…
Reminding us the touch of a hand and a loving voice
Bring meaning each day to our fast paced life.
Finding meaning in life lies not in the things we have;
But in those we love and those we serve.
The rest is just icing on the cake.
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Beautiful π«
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Thank you very much!
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In November of 2017 I wrote a post in my journal similar to the first lines of your post. βI am not the sum of my accomplishments; neither am I my failures. Those are merely the consequences of living. If I were to ever leave a legacy in the hearts of those who loved me, it is enough for me to be remembered as a child of God.β
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Yes, leave a legacy of love for all who come after!
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π Lovely!!!!
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Thank you Becky!
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You’re very welcome!
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I agree completely and am definitely enjoying the moments of “today” more than ever! You capture it so beautifully; very impressive butterfly picture!
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Thank you so much for your kind comments. The Butterflies like my Butterfly Bush!
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Amen! Simple pleasures that cannot be purchased help us find and appreciate that special meaning life offers us! Beautiful reflection Dwight! π π π
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Thanks Kym! Hope you are having a great Labor Day!
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I am and hope you are too! Cheers! π
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Yes, great time with family!
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Thank you for this Dwight … thoughts to return to contemplate from time to time and important at every stage of life.
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When things get hectic all around us we tend to forget what really matters. Thanks Janice.
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your words resonate deeply, it’s embracing each moment as it occurs … and that pic is simply stunning!
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Thank you so much! I am really glad it connected with you.
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you’re most welcome Dwight
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Your write encompasses a lot of love! Thank you for this inspiration!
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Thank you so much! It helps to find perspective!
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….as well as we, your readersβ€. Cheers!!
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Thank you!
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Good one. This really hit home. -Bob Evans
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Thanks Bob!
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Wonderful
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Thank you very much!
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