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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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". Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/23/2019 4:55:00 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Phil.