Friday, November 15, 2013

Focus on Life Wk 46~Reflect

Sally's prompt for us this week was:

"...before jumping in to all the hustle and bustle let's take a moment to slow down and reflect on all the joy, peace, happiness and love we already have in our life!"

I have to admit I was a little stumped here, once again...I immediately thought of my family, who are spread all across the nation, none near enough to photograph...I am by no means a religious person...

...and then I thought of my primary joy these days, which consists of the satisfaction and yes, JOY I get from working with my charity the National Inclusion Project. 

While this is a cheat, this photograph taken last month perhaps shows it best:





That's me in the middle, with our two co-founders, all dressed up and shiny and having fun. 
These are two of the most wonderful people I know, full of love and JOY!

Here's another of my favourite pictures, taken in Charlotte, NC in October of 2003, with Diane when the organization was just a baby about 2 months old....



When we were there this year celebrating our 10th anniversary, I told her I wanted a do-over, and here it is...older and wiser, still friends:


Be sure to check out the joys of the others here!









8 comments:

  1. Your charity sounds wonderful; I looked up what it does. Great photos.

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  2. Lovely pictures! It's good to be involved in things that make us feel worthwhile!

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  3. Love your pics, you are beaming with joy, peace and happiness!

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  4. Great shots and a wonderful way to reflect. I see you changed your header photo and I love your bracelet! And, beautiful dress you have on in that first photo - you all look so happy. Doing good and giving back does make one reflect - great post!

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  5. What a great way to reflect and truly make a difference. I think your happiness aura definitely comes from the gifts you are giving!

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  6. Reflecting on the good work we do, always important!

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  7. Lori this is a great post. It is heartwarming to help others. Thanx for sharing that part of you with us.

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  8. Seeing the joy in your faces for the work that you do makes me smile knowing in a very small way there is a part of me in it. Thank you.

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