Tag Archives: appreciation

The Game of Life

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Steve Simms

My favorite game is the game of life. It’s much less routine and much more exciting than most people realize. There’s so much scenery in my “ordinary” backyard. What amazing views! Every leaf and every bunch of leaves sways with … Continue reading →

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Be astonished by something today

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

When the heart is trained to perceive and appreciate the beauty that the eyes behold, astonishment becomes an ongoing occurrence. Any day without astonishment hasn’t been lived to the fullest. Astonishment is refreshing because it reminds us that life is … Continue reading →

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Train your brain to compliment, not complain

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Steve Simms

Complainers grumble. Complimenters express appreciation. No one likes complaints, but everybody likes compliments. Go to work in the compliment department. More compliments and fewer complaints would improve any relationship. Life goes better if you make a grateful list and a … Continue reading →

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Grateful thoughts to keep thanksgiving going

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Steve Simms

Make America Grateful Again Gratitude beautifies life. It is an attitude changer, a depression diluter, a mental health magnifier. Where there’s gratitude there’s no complaining and accusation. You don’t have to feel grateful to give thanks. Thank someone anyway! “Thank … Continue reading →

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How to have a grateful day on Turkey Day!

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Steve Simms

Focus on your blessings, not on the things that you think you’re missing. Taking things for granted eradicates gratefulness. It’s hard to be grateful for unnoticed blessings. Thanksgiving is much more powerful as a daily habit, than as only an … Continue reading →

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Breath-blessed

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Steve Simms

A breath is an invisible gift Gusting into your lungs Time and time again, Seldom even noticed And never fully appreciated.

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Too much me-ing will make life seem meaningless

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Steve Simms

Meaninglessness happens when nothing becomes the focus of your life. Too much me-ing makes life seem meaningless. We all need a higher purpose than me-ing (focusing on me). Believing some things are morally wrong isn’t judging. It’s paying attention to … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts to remedy awe deficiency

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Steve Simms

Today’s culture suffers from a lack of awe — an awe deficiency. Perhaps we all need to take some time to let the now, wow us with its unnoticed wonder. Analysis minimizes awe. Wonder wallows in it! Without awe life … Continue reading →

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What we have here is a failure to appreciate!

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Steve Simms

Sadness, discouragement, disappointment? What we have here is a failure to appreciate! Without an inner foundation to stand on and a seat belt to secure you in crashes; life can be overwhelming. It’s much easier to be driven by feelings and … Continue reading →

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