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Happiness Fifteen Minutes At a Time

When I see my day in chunks of fifteen minutes It’s impossible to feel overwhelmed I feel blessed with newfound freedom Take a bath Read a few pages Walk to the corner of the street Take in a few sunrays Stop and listen to a bird chant Take a photo or two of an awesome bloom Appreciate the cloud up in the sky Marvel at the ant’s herculean feat at my feet Give a quick call to my mom Take a few deep breaths outdoors Sketch the graceful lines of an orchid Count the raindrops as they hit my window Dance to a favorite song Call a friend Hug my lover When I see my day in chunks of fifteen minutes It’s impossible to feel overwhelmed And I feel blessed AP: 3rd place 2022, Honorable Mention 2022 Posted on January 23, 2019

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/24/2019 3:33:00 PM

Very sound advice. And within those fifteen minute we can feel the beauty of the moments we will additionally blessed

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/24/2019 8:44:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/23/2019 7:35:00 PM

Pack it in--but not packing it in! (LOL)… Methinks you actually left one (very important) thing out, i.e., 'pen a poem.' Oh, Gershon...….There you go again! --Criticizing what deserves only praise! :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 11:44:00 PM

LOL Indeed I love to leave gaps between the lines leaving room for teamwork. Thanks for your much appreciated contribution, Gershon, to this far from complete list.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/23/2019 5:42:00 PM

Brilliantly penned and great advice. Had to "fav".

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 11:45:00 PM

Thank you so much, ML. Most appreciated.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/23/2019 9:11:00 AM

Excellent and wise poem Line! Well done :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 9:51:00 AM

Thank you so much, Heidi. This poem is more of a 'note to self' that I need to reread over and over so it will sink in.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/23/2019 7:07:00 AM

I always have to set a timer and only let myself clean in fifteen minute increments, knowing if I can get through 15 minutes, I can set it for another 15 minutes and I do not get overwhelmed. I have done this for many years. My daughters think you have to set the timer to clean, not understanding why I have always done this.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 9:53:00 AM

LOL the joys of time management of mismanagement... as long as we keep finding what works for us. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.

Phil Capitano

Date: 1/23/2019 4:20:00 AM

Great strategy Line, this is well stated. It is easy to be overwhelmed by all the things we have to do but just being aware, appreciative of life and it will reward you. Thanks for sharing.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/23/2019 4:55:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Phil.