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03 Feb, 2014

Moment of bliss #015

Posted by andrea tomkins in: Moments of bliss

Walking with @pipertomkins this morning.

I haven’t been keeping a tally of my moments of bliss for some time now, but one found me this morning and I had to jot it down before I forgot about it.

If I’m really honest with myself, I have to admit that winter is not my thing. It’s Generally Unpleasant and messy and cold and requires Extra Layers At All Times. But somewhere amid the white of the snow and the fresh crisp air, there is joy to be found. I take a deep breath. The air tingles all the way down. The moment is clear as the ringing of a bell. This is what it means to feel alive, and this feeling is the most valuable thing we own.


2 Responses to "Moment of bliss #015"

1 | Mark

February 3rd, 2014 at 12:32 pm

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Piper looks like she’s thinking “Finish up your deep breath and let’s get moving”.

2 | Lisa from Iroquois

February 4th, 2014 at 12:57 pm

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Had one of those yesterday when I realized I could, and did, walk further than the end of my driveway without turning back because of the cold.

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