A Quiet Moment Of Gratitude

[macaroni]

Just the two pups and me and it's quiet here and sunny

a moment of stillness and gratitude, for all good things!

Remember any of those moments, like
"it's benign . . .

"They got it all . . .

"The mortgage is approved . . .

"They accepted the offer . . .

How about, when she/he said . . . "Yes"

or even better, "I do" (ok, no wife jokes you bunch of rascals--they're usually far better than we deserve and truly light up lives--Mine of 40 plus years is the Best Beyond Words!

"It's a girl/boy . . . "

How about this one, "I love you" (not much better than that!)

So, gratitude--in all the really big troubles out there--I get to smoke a bowl, sit with the pups and talk and "listen" (err. . . read) my dear pipe friends thoughts (and yes, you guys crack me up, too!!! LOL)

grateful in texas,
mike

p.s. heck, closing this down or i'll have to break out the crying rag and get weepy I'm so happy (and no, I haven't lit a bowl of weed in 40 plus years and no drinking going on this afternoon - yet! Anybody else get teary as they get along in years? . Sort of like, "Old Dogs, and Children, And Watermelon Wine"

What words make you smile?
In Covid times, how about "It's your turn . . ."

 

[Servant King]

"Sir, is that your gold bar?"

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Having a grateful spirit and attitude is good for your health.

 

[ofafeather]

Having a grateful spirit and attitude is good for your health.

Too true.

 

[Tennessee Dave]

Amen brother.

 

[Casual]

Despite the world not being perfect, there’s nowhere on earth or in history I’d rather be. The serenity prayer has been a great guide in this regard.

If you can be happy with a five dollar cob, a pinch of common tobacco, and a bit of peace and quiet, you can be happy through many crazy times.

 

[dochowl]

Well said. Gratitude for all that life has given us.

 

[STP]

It’s easy to be negative. Positivity was my New Year’s resolution. As for “what words make you smile?” I love you daddy ranks #1 ?

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Life is good!??️

 

[macaroni]

I love you daddy ranks #1 ?

SOOO TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS POST & EVEN MORE----FOR THIS PRICELESS THOUGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[verporchting]

Sitting in my own home listening to beautiful records while smoking one of my favorite pipes. I’m healthy, employed doing something I enjoy , have a lovely family and a few good friends.

I’m very thankful for it all. Maybe I can do something nice for others because I didn’t get here without a lot of help from some very fine people in the past, that’s for sure.

 

[olkofri]

The serenity prayer has been a great guide in this regard.

There's always the Prayer of the Stressed, for when serenity is just not cutting it. ?

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,​

the courage to change the things I cannot accept,​

and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those people I had ​

to whack over the head today because they pissed me off.​

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And also, help me to be careful of the toes I step on today ​

as they may be connected to the ass that I may have​

to kiss tomorrow.​

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Help me to always give 100% at work....​

12% on Monday​

23% on Tuesday​

40% on Wednesday​

20% on Thursday​

5% on Fridays​

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And help me to remember.....​

When I'm having a really bad day, ​

and it seems that people are trying to piss me off,​

that it takes 42 muscles to frown,​

28 to smile...​

but only 4 to extend my arm and sock someone in the nose!​

 

[giacomo]

Thank you to all...couldn't agree more. And, grateful to be a member of the club, and share these moments.

 

[OzPiper]

No matter what a sh--ty day I've had, I can always find a post here that will raise a laugh or make me thankful for what I have.
Thank you everyone

 

[anotherbob]

thankful to be able to join in on this crazy scheme called life.

 

[olkofri]

thankful to be able to join in on this crazy scheme called life.

Not like we had a choice.

 

[anotherbob]

Not like we had a choice.

not for the first couple of years but after that one can opt out.

 

[captaincalabash]

I agree entirely. I like to listen to a YouTube recording of
RUPERT DAVIES (TV's Maigret) - 'Smoking My Pipe' - 1963 45rpm
when I'm sitting out back smoking a fine blend and reflecting on life. An attitude of gratitude makes the tough times bearable and the good times better!

 

[lightmybriar]

Amen!