From 'A Rule Against Murder' by Louise Penny
‘You asked what I count each evening and each morning... What I counted each day... Do you know the sums that I do?’
Gamache stood still, in case moving would scare this man off and he’d never have his answer. But he knew he needn’t worry. This man was afraid of nothing.
‘I count my blessings.’
He turned and saw his wife, Irene, on the terrasse, as though he’d sensed her there.
‘We’re all blessed and we’re all blighted, Chief Inspector,’ said Finney. ‘Every day each of us does our sums. The question is, what do we count?’
I don't keep a Gratitude Journal but I do regularly take time to count my blessings.
Small joys, noticed through the day, acknowledged with a silent 'thank you', and remembered in the quiet of the evening.
Music
From Peter Warlock's Capriole Suite, a dance called 'Pieds en l'air'
Such gentle music and the paintings remind me of my childhood growing up in Shere, Surrey. I try to count my blessings every day. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteI thought the accompanying paintings were very suitable. Glad you enjoyed them.
DeleteThe simple blessings of life can never be underestimated.
ReplyDeleteYup.
DeleteTo count our blessings is a good reminder. Beautiful paintings and music.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteNot only lovely music but the images are also sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank you 😊
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