60 Beautiful Little Blessings We Sometimes Take For Granted
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60 Beautiful Little Blessings We Sometimes Take For Granted

Sometimes we just need a little reminder.

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60 Beautiful Little Blessings We Sometimes Take For Granted
Ashley Hellerstedt

Life has a way of distracting us sometimes. We get so caught up in the bigger events, that we tend to overlook the little details that make those events, and life in general so amazing. So, here is a list that just scratches the surface on those small moments that should get some more credit. Happy reading!

1. A quiet morning.

2. Life talks with parents.

3. Church notes from a Sunday morning.

4. The feeling of sand running through your fingers

5. Recovered diary entries from your five year old self.

6. Summer skies full of stars.

7. Cuddling up under a cozy blanket.

8. The excitement before starting a new book.

9. The smell of your favorite fresh cut flowers.

10. The feeling of the ocean rushing over your feet.

11. The butterflies you get while planning a trip.

12. The warmth from a bonfire.

13. Finding a quaint, family-owned coffee shop.

14. Seeing couples pray in public.

15. Sparks during a first kiss.

16. The goosebumps you get looking at travel pictures.

17. A hug from a friend you haven't seen in a while.

18. The smile on your grandparents' face.

19. A good devotion to start the day.

20. Writing your first entry in a new journal.

21. Finding a really nice pen.

22. Driving through your hometown after being away from home for a while.

23. Holiday celebrations with the family.

24. The feeling of a broken-in sweater on your skin.

25. A high school basketball game.

26. Encouragement from a coach.

27. A baseball hat.

28. The taste of your favorite homemade meal.

29. Trying to suppress your laughter between you and your friends on the quiet floor of the library.

30. Coming home to roommates that truly care about you.

31. Jesus talks with strangers.

32. Coming home to a cozy room.

33. A wall full of inspirational quotes at a close friend's house.

34. Candle-lit bubble baths.

35. Having your dog run up to you when you walk through the door at the end of the day.

36. Having your cat cuddle up to you while you're laying on the couch.

37. Lazy weekend days.

38. Getting your to-do list done.

39. Receiving unexpected mail.

40. Reruns of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

41. Someone holding the door for you.

42. Afternoon naps in place of cancelled classes.

43. Trying a new recipe.

44. Weekly yoga classes.

45. Hosting a game night with friends.

46. A fresh cup of hot tea.

47. Crawling into a bed with fresh sheets.

48. Acai bowls.

49. Hand-written cards from loved ones.

50. Reading previously highlighted passages from your Bible.

51. Ordering pizza from your favorite pizza spot.

52. Driving backroads on a clear, summer day.

53. Getting your nails done with your mom.

54. Playing catch with your dad.

55. Playing cards with family.

56. Road trips, road trips, road trips.

57. Fresh snow.

58. Pumpkin picking in the Fall.

59. Getting a killer workout in.

60. Hugging your parents in the morning.

With blessings,

Ash

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