Thanksgiving in my Heart

dswigle (70) in photography • 5 years ago

In the week of Thanksgiving, the one in my heart, I piece together a wreath to hang on my door, to greet the guests who will be coming to my house... and I think to myself, nature has a way of making the most welcoming of wreaths.

I am thankful for the stranger that I encounter through daily living. Their gifts ripple out upon the spiritual waters of the earth and uplift the bond of our shared humanity. People make the world go round.

Listen to the music in your heart and the soft whispers in your soul, letting the moment cover you in a blanket of pure delight.

Even before we met and long after we're both gone, my heart lives inside of yours. I'm forever and ever in love with you - Crystal Woods

Never forget the joy in what you’re doing, even the simplest things, making the most of every experience.

To everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under Heaven ~ Eccl 3

Today is brought to you by #BeautifulSunday by @Ace108 where you show off how you spend your day and also #SublimeSunday by @c0ff33a where any random post will do.

Happiness is waking up every morning and being grateful for another day. Friends. Watching the sunrise. Watching the sun as it sets. Letting your hair blow in the breeze. Walking through the rain. Smiling and having someone smile back. Happy, blissful, delighted, joyful. You don't have to pick just one.

Happiness is so very underrated. And contagious.

There are mornings that just seem "more" than others. If we can take in those precious moments and embrace them, just a little bit longer. Oh, yes! What a wonderful world; what a beautiful life.

I see trees of green,
red roses too.
I see them bloom,
for me and you.
And I think to myself,
what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue,
And clouds of white.
The bright blessed day,
The dark sacred night.
And I think to myself,
What a wonderful world.

The colors of the rainbow,
So pretty in the sky.
Are also on the faces,
Of people going by,
I see friends shaking hands.
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying,
"I love you".

I hear babies cry,
I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more,
Than I'll ever know.
And I think to myself,
What a wonderful world.

Yes, I think to myself,
What a wonderful world.

Oh yeah.

Louis Armstrong

Today is a #BeautifulSunday by @Ace108, where we share our day in the most possibly beautiful way that we can. I find myself lamenting the garden again, where the flowers lay in wait, for spring and so I will call it a day, a definitely #SublimeSunday in the making, by the Meister of my morning, @c0ff33a. I do love my @c0ff33 and he likes eclectic! A definite match made in my heaven.

And just like that, these musings are done. I want to thank @ace108 and @c0ff33a for hosting these challenges and just so you know, although much sun and shine was used up today, I can guarantee that there is still a little left in my heart. Have a most fabulous day!

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Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.

they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire

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randowhale (67) · 5 years ago

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old-guy-photos (73) · 5 years ago

What a beautiful post. I have to say it reminded me I should think about doing my naturally picked place settings again this year.

Yes I think you have it right. Life is a series of building precious memories. As it should. be.

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

Those were beautiful last year! I hope you do them again. I like using pieces of nature in my house, it adds such a nice touch to everything.

Building memories. Oh, yes.

Have a truly #BeautifulSunday. Sublimely so.

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

What a fantabulous post I know fantabulous isnt a real word, but its oen I save for special occassions and this post is such an occassion, really put me into a wonderful mindset for the coming thanksgiving

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

That made me laugh out loud for sure! You're telling me that fantabulous is not a word? Well color me silly because I use it and I thought that it was real. Sort of like some of the other ones that you here but in the back of your mind you're wondering if that person made it up? Well I will say that I appreciate all the time for words that you say and I hope that you and Lulu have a most wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank you for stopping by and making this Soul feel good. Have a great rest of your day!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

Well if it isnt a word it should b, but I do tend to make up words, some intentionally and some through typos LOL

You to have a wonderful Thanksgiving ;)

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

Thank you! You do the same!

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traciyork (68) · 5 years ago

dswigle - reading post like, so much this.gif

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

I love your comments! They make my heart feel so loved! Hi, Traci-girl! @traciyork How are you today? Your family is still in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo

Have a peaceful night! Mwah!

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traciyork (68) · 5 years ago

Most excellent, Denise because that's what they were intended to do! I'm hanging in there, thanks - hubby is slowly but surely recovering from surgery, and our kids have been amazingly helpful. Sending oodles of love & good thoughts to you and yours, and thanks so much for the awesomesauce tip!

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

I think I was deleted from curating when I went away and was gone from the platform for over a month. :)

Glad to hear about the recovering hubby! and as for you... take good care of yourself too!!!

Great kids are only great because of the example they have been shown in life. xoxo

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traciyork (68) · 5 years ago

Hmmm, a little birdie told me to tell you to look again at the list... 😉 😊

Thanks so much, dearest Denise. 🤗

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

LOL I sent him a note asking him if he deleted me when I was gone. If you also addressed it, it was probably you that had him reinstate me!

Thank you for pointing the list out to me!! xoxoxo

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traciyork (68) · 5 years ago

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

OMG! LOL You are so hysterical!!! Is there a GIF for that? I need one!

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shuvo35 (81) · 5 years ago

In this time I also reading your content, when I under the blanket cause winter all ready coming..anyway beautiful.

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

Winter is already coming there also? I actually thought it was warm there so it shows you how much I know. I hope you are having a most wonderful day and thank you for the kind comment.

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thekittygirl (68) · 5 years ago

What beauty you always manage to share with us! These photos are delightful! 💖

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

Thank you so much for always leaving my post with such a heartwarming comment. You never fail to make me smile. Thank you again and I hope you have a most wonderful day.

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mcsamm (71) · 5 years ago

Lemme just be thankful for a thankful heart. Have a happily filled heart dear @dswgle

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

I think that you are probably one of the most thankful and happy people that I know. You can take a situation that is not the best and turn it into a happy affair. Some people just have that ability. Thank you so much for stopping by and we being such a sweet comment. Have a most amazing day.

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mcsamm (71) · 5 years ago

I am humbled dear. This is what life expects of us. We need to be happier even in our worst times. Having people like you make life much easier.

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manorvillemike (65) · 5 years ago

A great AMERICAN HOLIDAY ... and we have a few of them... :-)

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

You nailed that right on the head! We do have some wonderful holidays and Thanksgiving is one of my favorite oh, well after Christmas of course. It is the one time where everybody in my family gets together with no excuses. I just love having everybody together and I know they like to be together also but sometimes life gets in the way. Hi, Mike! I hope all is well in your World. Say hello to Scary Mary for me!

Thank you for stopping by and saying as though and leaving your kind words behind! Have a great day!

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manorvillemike (65) · 5 years ago

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

Thanks my favorite @pixresteemer for the resteem! It is much appreciated! Mwah~!! As always, I wish you a great day!

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rynow (71) · 5 years ago

I agree with you life is wonderful, and we really are blessed. We had a very dry time here in South Africa, but the last few weeks we had great rain, and everything just became green overnight, it is just great to see!!

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

I know that South Africa has had a really harsh trapped but I am so glad to hear that the rain has come in. For a year or so, I lived in the desert and I know exactly what you're talking about when you say that when it rains everything turns instantly green. I think that you have to live in an area that is dry to experience that yeah, but being a Northeastern girl it was a very weird thing to see.

Indeed, life is wonderful and What a Wonderful World! Have a most awesome day!

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joelai (66) · 5 years ago

Thank you for sharing your love with all of us @dswigle!!

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

Thank you so much and I appreciate you stopping in and say hello and leaving those kind words behind. Happy Sunday exclamation

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joelai (66) · 5 years ago

Thank you for sharing too!

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

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stever82 (69) · 5 years ago

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing such a nice post to read.

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

Thank you for stopping by and wishing me well. It is always a joy to spread Thanksgiving cheer! Have a great rest of your day!

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petrarodriguez (74) · 5 years ago

Amiga la felicito por tan hermoso escrito que me llego al fondo de mi corazon,que palabras tan confortantes,que bueno creer en hacer el bien y que cada dia alguien nos guia hacia lo que queremos y podamos hacer,!musica con letra muy bonita,gracias amiga por este escrito que me dejo muchas cosas buenas,hoy se mas que ayer y yo comparto su escrito,soy de noble corazon y muy creyente de mucha fe,saludos y que pase bien el fin de semana cuidese

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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

Muchas gracias por una respuesta tan amable y reflexiva. Les deseo un día muy bendecido.

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roselifecoach (60) · 5 years ago

Always a joy to read your post @dswigle!
Blessing to you.

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zanetaviz (55) · 5 years ago

An amazing, beautiful post! ❤ And the photos are so warm, so gorgeous! ❤

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redheadpei (66) · 5 years ago

Happy Thanksgiving Denise 💕 🦃

That’s a beautiful wreath you made and your house and grounds are beautiful.

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deerjay (67) · 5 years ago

A truly lovely post Denise! You don't, or maybe you do, know how much this hit home for me. Is it stupid to be sitting here with tears running down my face and then that song... I love that song and my brother would play that at family gatherings. I'm sure he is laughing at me right now. Beautiful photos and my favorite is the first one, a beautiful greeting indeed! 🤗 💞

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hangin (73) · 5 years ago

Have a lovely Thanksgiving day with your family and friends wishing you all the happiness in life my dear friend ❤️

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