Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Gift of a smile

I have been given, and have gave, some wonderful gifts in my time. There is no reason to list them at all. The best of them all is the gift of a real smile. One that comes from the heart, without a price tag of a hope or expectation of a return smile. One that comes unexpectantly. One that reveals the givers tenderness and compassion.
When I get such a smile I find myself a bit shy, a little off kilter. The smile makes me forget my troubles and assures me that I do have some value.
It truly makes my day, and makes me feel so good. Thank you for that.

And when I smile back at you, I hope that I can convey all this too.

You have a warm, beautiful smile. I hope mine is too.

You make my day!

About Me

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Lean and clean and ready for the trail weather (pun) its sunny, rainy or whatever, let's go !!!! I am 72 and feel great. I do what I can to stay that way. My lifestyle is about being active outside in all kinds of weather, in the sun or under the moon, here in the great NW or out in the world discovering other cultures, other beautiful places. To be one with nature is what I am deeply connected to. What I gain from this sustains my spirit, shapes my body, and fulfills my journey of understanding my place in this world. And always learning some new things and some new truths. Hiking in the old growth really moves me. I go ancient forests here and world wide. Typical travel is to go into the largest city closest to the old growth or mountains I want to explore There search out the local museums, art galleries, restaurants and finding about other treasures is a must do. In the forest, spend as much time as needed to discover the biology, history and beauty. I will even hire a local guide to better understand what is there, and make a new friend.