The Beautiful Things
By Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (121729)
Gainesville, Florida
November 15, 2015 2:27pm CST
I have had a lot of time on my hands since my surgery last Wednesday, and it's given me a lot of time to contemplate my blessings in life. And as I look around at everything that is important to me, I realize that the most beautiful things in life are not things at all. They are the friends, the family, the relationships, the people, the experiences, the trials and tribulations, the memories and the little things. They are the feelings, the emotions, the highs and lows, and the precious moments. In the end, it all boils down to the smiles, laughter, love and companionship! And this is something worth smiling about! I hope that each of you, no matter where you are in life, can find those things worth smiling about!
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
15 Nov 15
It makes me remember the song " Count your blessings" , I had been singing that song ever since i was young with the group of young people in our local church and it still makes me teary eyed with joy to this day.Yes i agree very much with what you said and thank you for sharing and reminding me.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
16 Nov 15
actually it's an old song that dates back to 1897
, here let me share it to you guys hope you like it and be blessed
, here let me share it to you guys hope you like it and be blessed
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
I don't know if I've ever heard of that song. I'll have to check it out.
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
2 Nov 16
@moffittjc Very well said and true!
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Nov 16
Thank you! It was amazing that I wrote like that when I was doped up on pain mess! Lol
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
16 Nov 15
This is a wonderful reminder at the end of a very good day.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 15
Fortunately, I am one of those people who cherishes the "little things," so I always try to look for the best in every situation. I try to enjoy every moment, whether it seems like a negative experience or not.
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@1creekgirl (41752)
• United States
15 Nov 15
Hope you're recovering from your surgery. It's wonderful to see someone with an attitude of gratitude.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
Thank you! I'm getting stronger by the day! Being forced to slow down and take a break in my hectic life has given me the time to reflect on all the positive things in my life. Blessings are all around us if we take the time to look.
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@Ryanskie (256)
• Philippines
16 Nov 15
Life has plenty of blessings to offer, we just have to value them. Sometimes, we doesn't appreciate someones presence or efforts because we don't like about them at all. We have to appreciate all the things and people that we encounter, positivity brings joy. Congrats for all the blessing you have!
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
How does that expression go? "Sometimes, you just have to stop and smell the roses." I think that is very appropriate in this situation. We just have to take the time to appreciate all the good things in the world that are all around us.
@pahak627 (4558)
• Philippines
15 Nov 15
@moffittjc Yes, that's true. I realized who are my true friends when I encountered a big problem years ago. I had a close friend then whom I always went whenever I like going to her house just to chat with her for an hour or more. When I encountered the problem, it was she whom I asked to come over to my house but she refused. So for a few years, I did not go to her house. But lately, I had gone to her house a few times in a year. She seems to be in her old self again showing my concern for me so I started seeing her again but not as often as it used to be.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 15
It's better to have a few good close friends that you can rely on, than to have many friends that aren't reliable. Nothing wrong with only having one or two good friends.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
15 Nov 15
In this world full of hurt friend, it is vital to be able to find the beauty in it.
I am so hoping you are healing well from your surgery.
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
19 Nov 15
@moffittjc Good to hear it Jeff, hope u continue on healing then.
@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
Thank you! I'm healing well and counting my blessings!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Nov 15
My life is absolutely where I want it to be...its a shame not everyone can say that.
@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 15
Although I could probably complain at where my life is right now, I choose not to. I count my blessings each and every day, even if I'm down on my luck. God has given me so many blessings in my life, and I always try to remember that.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Nov 15
@moffittjc We're way older than you.....it took years to get to where we are.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill I think all of life is a continuing journey, no matter what our age or where we are in life. I'm happy for you for getting to that point in your life where you want to be! May God continue to bless you!
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
16 Nov 15
That is so true, @moffittjc . The important things in life, are our loved ones, and the precious moments we have with them. I am blessed to be rich in family, and so very thankful and grateful for that each day.
@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
I have been very encouraged by all the comments and responses I have seen. Not one person has mentioned that success and happiness is based on material possessions, big houses, fancy cars, or prestigious jobs. it's nice to see that so many people have discovered the true meaning of where happiness comes from. Cherish your friends and family each and every day, as they are truly the blessings we have in life!
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
16 Nov 15
Waoh that is great. i am glad i have good family and friends
@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
Thank you! Sometimes, we just have to stop and think about what is important and what really matters in life.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
@Missmwngi Sometimes, though, chasing the wrong things eventually helps us figure out what the right things are. I guess the key is making that realization before it is too late in life. Unfortunately, many people spend their entire lives chasing the wrong things, and never realize the real truth until it is too late.
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
16 Nov 15
@moffittjc You are right and if we don't we end up wasting time looking for other things
@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
Thank you! I'm up and walking (more like hobbling) around this morning, so it's a good start. Still have a ways to go, and I can't currently climb stairs (my home is on the third floor of our building), so I'm kind of stuck here for a little while! lol
@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
"Don't waste time on things that bring you down." Haha, you mean like Bubblews? I actually spent quite a bit of time on that site this morning. Geez, what a waste of my time! lol
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 15
@T_gray Yeah, me too! I knew a long time ago the site was doomed, but I had so much fun writing and interacting on it that I decided I was going to stay till the very end! Well, that "end" came tonight, so I was true to my word! lol
@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
16 Nov 15
@moffittjc haha well if we are going there then yes. It was a waste some days. But I still enjoyed writing. Lol
@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
16 Nov 15
Yes, beauty is in the little things and our relationships.
@Rationalwriter (1813)
• Lucknow, India
16 Nov 15
Everyday I get up with the same notion, that no matter what life is a journey which must always be appreciated!! You never know when your time will run out, so until then I will always be happy!!
@Castlerock34 (2259)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
16 Nov 15
Very well said! Sometimes it just takes us to slow down in life to appreciate the things that are in front of us :-)
