Glorious Days--A Paragraph a Day

Some days are just nice, weather-wise--temperatures are cool and comfortable, there's a slight breeze, the sun is shining but there are some beautiful clouds, birds are singing, and the world just seems to be a pleasant place all in all.  These are the days when it feels wonderful to be alive, and it's easy to feel energetic and full of life when our surroundings are so pleasant.  And while I remain fully aware that there are horrible things happening to many people on this planet, some days it's good to just enjoy our surroundings and allow our spirits to shine as we take advantage of the beauty and wonder of our corner of the world.  There will always be suffering, of course, and there will be other days when I do what I can to alleviate it on the level that I can, but on the glorious days, it's important to bask in the glory and enjoy them to the fullest, for they are gifts to us--and just as we hope that others will fully enjoy any gifts we give to them, we should fully enjoy the gifts that are given to us, in our own unique and special ways.