Sunday, November 13, 2011

Jump for JOY!


Just the other day, on my way back from an awe-inspiring, peaceful moment at the lake, I saw two girls jumping up and down on a trampoline. They didn't appear to have a care in the world, doing their acrobatic, aerial moves. Immediately I thought about the joys of child-like friendships that call us to
be fully present to each moment, and laugh and smile in the process.

Indeed it is a gift to have a true friend, or even more of a blessing to have several friends that inspire, cause us to jump for joy, laugh and smile in the moment. My friends joined me for a weekend of events that proved to be uplifting, energizing, and blissful. The cherry on top was when they willingly collaborated with me in picking out Christmas decoration, an artificial white tree with lights already built-in, at 11 o'clock at night. With tree and decor in tow, we proceeded to my home, decorated the tree in aTiffany blue, with a toasty, chestnuts roasting in an open fire to boot, to the tune of Christmas carols as the backdrop. Hot apple cider, photo shoots, songs and conversation ensued. Oh what a cause to jump for joy when you can share in moments with friends those that inspire, and bring joy to your life as well, making this world a better place in which to live.

May the joy of this season be infectious with jumping for joy moments shared with dear ones, making yours and others world a better place. Even now I'm listening to "Have Your Self A Merry, Little Christmas Now", and wish you the same. The year is moving so quickly, that I thought to start the Holiday cheer just a tad earlier. Live fully in the moment that you are in, and JUMP for JOY! Now that's DA Art of Living!

~Simply Dana

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