I am in the habit of saving fortune
cookie fortunes.
But until now, I have never called the
Universe on one.
I initially miss-read this and thought it said BIG things. All I could envision was an ACME Anvil... |
This one has been hanging around since July 5.
It didn't get lost.
Or forgotten.
(Okay, my husband found it by accident
yesterday on my clip of things I want to remember and hung it on the
calendar.)
But still.
'Good Things'
Let's think about this.
Are we talking really good
things?
Like One Million Dollars? A random
contact from a publisher actually paying me to simultaneously write
that novel and a travel show? A sudden painless fifteen pound
weight-loss with subsequent toning? No traffic on the way to work and
a nausea-producing smell free train ride?
Or are we talking more mundane 'Good
Things'
Things
like a phone call from my best friend from high school? Surprise
flowers? A random compliment? An endearing exchange with a stranger?
A chance meeting with one of my kids?
Maybe the fact that I got up this morning is my Good Thing.
Which means I have already peaked...although the text is in the plural...
I
feel as though I should only expect the typical good things. Those
things that we tend to take for granted. Perhaps this is the
Universe's way of reminding me to be grateful for what I have and
perhaps be happy going to bed tonight with the knowledge that I got
one more day...
I
don't want to sound ungrateful, Universe, but I could really that
million bucks.
Here I am at 84, and it's fun to discover that my thank you to the universe is not all that different from yours. Love this!
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DeleteThanks GmaJune! I am really a very grateful person - I have had such a wonderful life I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop! It is fun to dream big!!
C'mon, universe!
ReplyDeletePS I made pesto yesterday too!
So, the Universe did provide me with a good day at work and a delish left-over sandwich for dinner...
DeleteOh, and I made pesto after reading your comment about Pesto-palooza!!
I'm rooting for you and that million bucks. Come on, Lotto!
ReplyDeleteBut failing that, an ordinary bunch of good things is always welcome, isn't it?
I think I must count as one of my good things, seeing your smiling face here and at YOUR blog site! Happy to hear you are doing well!! And yes, a bunch of regular ordinary things are really just fine.
DeleteJust yesterday my husband got a fortune that said "A sudden change in plans will lead to good fortune." I'll keep you posted....Not holding my breath.
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