poetry appreciation

making the most of it

Apr 15, 2021 acceptance, affection, ageing, gratitude, happiness, kindness, laughter, McNair, tenderness, warmth, Wesley McNair by Lucy Crispin

This week’s poem brought a soft smile to my face. It has a delightful quality of warmth and tenderness, and is such a good reminder of making the most of what we have—not in a Brownie-Guide Come on, girls, no moping! style, but in a much more palatable, seeing what is, not just what isn’t sort of a way. Enjoy ‘Happiness‘ by Wesley McNair.

poetry appreciation

a prodigal thing

Feb 20, 2020 courage, depression, despair, emotions, feelings, happiness, happy, hope, Jane Kenyon, joy, love, rejoice by Lucy Crispin

Given the state of the world at the moment, it’s perhaps not surprising that there’s a plethora of books about with titles like The Happiness Project, The Happy Life Formula and Happiness: a Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill. Hmmmm. Sounds like it might be a lot of work, even if you do buy into the idea that we can make ourselves feel any given way.

Tag: happiness

making the most of it

a prodigal thing