“Life is made up of moments. Small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of grey cement.
It would be wonderful if they came to us unsummoned, but particularly in lives as busy as the ones most of us lead now, that won’t happen.
We have to teach ourselves how to make room for them, to love them, and to live, really live.”
Anna Quindlen “A Short Guide to a Happy Life”
Whenever we create space for ourselves and pause in order to simply be, we find the pieces that make life meaningful.
Find Your Middle Ground 
“Whenever we create space for ourselves and pause in order to simply be, we find the pieces that make life meaningful.” Truly profound, Val…
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Thank you Julie. When I read these words it made me pause too ❤
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So nice, Val. A wonderful reminder!
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Wonderful reminders are glittering moments 🙂
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Indeed they are, Val! I LOVE that!! 🙂
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Next time we wear sequins we can bear this in mind!
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YES!!! Been a while since I’ve worn any…hhmmm…must be time. 🙂
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I’m glad I paused for this glittering moment, Val. Thank you.
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Thank for your glittering presence Ann!
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Mmmm, so true – we each make our moments special by attending with full intention and presence. ~Storm
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Beautifully said Storm 🙂
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Inspiration from you Val… 🙂
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I love your alignment with my words today Val. Thank you! ❤
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Lovely quote! We can only really live by attending to the present momnet; that is, after all, the only reality 🙂
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Ah yes Robert …. And this is where the mica of life is found 🙂
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Wonderful! Reminds me of the saying, “Less is more”.
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When we appreciate each moment we find it is enough 🙂 Thanks Paul!
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Excellent reminder as I begin my day here 🙂
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Enjoy the moment Kim 🙂
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The pause that refreshes! Thanks, Val.
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Keep living them Nancy 🙂
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Lovely – the photo is near McLeod’s tables & coral beach?
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Yes indeed Nexi! Well spotted that it is Skye. It was a magical moment when the sun came out and we sat on the coral beach soaking it all in.
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Ah, we tour the west coast often and stayed at Borreraig overlooking Dunvegan last year … part of our psyche…!
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🙂 Nomzi!
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*“Life is made up of moments. **Small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of grey cement.” I love that!*
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It caught my eye too Eliza 😉
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Great post Val and love the picture! I go to water to think or just…be. ❤
Diana xo
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Me too Diana – We share a similar mica moment 🙂
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Wonderful quote Val. And I love the picture of just being too 🙂
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Thanks Tiny. This is a coral beach on the north west coast of Scotland! The coral has come all the way from the Caribbean via the gulf stream.
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Wow! Another example of how everything is connected.
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Great picture of you both connecting and being present. Great Reminder. 🙂
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It’s our Fiji …. 😉
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Got to have someone else loving Fiji. Thanks Val 🙂
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I did a geography project on Fiji when I was 12. Still remember the beauty, the people and rugby!!
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Great thoughts. Thanks Val
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Thank you Elizabeth! Enjoy the moments 🙂
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Wonderful words for the day!
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Thank you Christy 🙂
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Reblogged this on Find Your Middle Ground and commented:
Anna Quindlen’s words came back to me today. I hope you enjoy this lovely reminder. 💛
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