Monday, March 4, 2013

Memoir Monday- March 4

Ordinary.  What is "ordinary?"  I read in a blog recently that ordinary meant mediocre or not good enough, something not worth mention or a second look.

I humbly disagree.

I think there can be much beauty in the "ordinary" if one just takes the time to look for it.  An "ordinary" day, one perhaps without anything 'loud' or 'different' can have its own quiet and special treasure and uniqueness.  When we insist on ignoring the ordinary, I believe we are missing a special opportunity to see the little gifts that are given to us each day and fall into the trap of taking the "ordinary" beauty of our lives for granted like....

My little girl baking cookies for us all on a chilly Saturday afternoon


or looking through vacation photos and seeing one of an amazing sunset


realizing that yet another rose has bloomed on our Valentine's gift


The smile and fun that kiddos can have at a snack bar after doing some food shopping
(will try to add the photo later, but trust me, they were having a GREAT time!)

Finding the beauty in each and every day......there is nothing "ordinary" about that!  :-)


Linking up with:  On, in and around Mondays in addition to Wisdom WednesdayLiving Well WednesdayMom's Monday MingleMonday MingleModest MomCrazy Mama, Homemaking Wednesdays and Raising Mighty Arrows and Titus 2sday and Clever Chicks Blog Hop and Memoir Monday and Mondays with Countrified Hicks and Create with Joy

8 comments:

Monique G. said...

Dear Lisa,
What a beautiful post. I wrote about the "ordinary" moments too. Life is filled with these moments and that shape our lives.
Thanks for sharing.

Maria said...

I agree w/ you! I do much better w/ an ordinary day than one jam-packed & chaotic!

Chris said...

Love it.
Beauty in the ordinary: it's so very true! Great shots, as well...I can't believe that rose. It is perfect, and 2 weeks after Val Day, too.
(And on a slightly different note, your kitchen is absolutely beautiful. I love how bright and air-y it is!)
Thank you, Lisa for linking to my Memoir Monday.

Have a great day:)

Lisa Lynn said...

I've set up a new way to share all of the wonderful blog parties out there! This is a great way to share your party with the world. :) I would love to have you share a link to your linky party tomorrow on The Linky Love Party at:
The Self Sufficient HomeAcre
http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/03/lets-party.html

Unknown said...

So, so true! Each day has it's own blessings and beauty to be found in it - that's what makes it special :)

Debbie Jones said...

I agree that ordinary moments are often the best. have a wonderful week!

Anonymous said...

Blog hopping from Monday Mingle - time flies by so quickly that taking time to enjoy these little moments are priceless!

Unknown said...

beautiful sky - beautiful rose and beautiful girl :)