By definition bliss means "perfect happiness; great joy."
Emily Bronte knew this feeling in her poem, Fall Leaves Fall (1818-1848):
Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me, Fluttering from the autumn tree. I shall smile when wreaths of snow Blossom where the rose should grow; I shall sing when night’s decay Ushers in a drearier day.
Autumn is such a great visual season with the changing of the colors. It's a reminder to me that there is a God of creation who wants us to enjoy an amazing transformation right before our eyes. I almost feel sorry for those who don't experience the changing of the colors in certain parts of our country. For my sister in Florida, I send pics to tease her when she sends pics of the ocean.
It's all in perspective as to what we value most.
Dr. Diana Raab stated, "Finding one’s bliss is not only a state that brings with it a great sense of peace, happiness, and well-being, but also encompasses emotional and physical health" (Psychology Today).
This week's blog is not about leadership development, but personal development. It's not long because I don't want to you to spend your time reading, but exploring. I want you to...
Get in your car and drive through a wooded area.
Go to a park and sit on a bench to admire the view.
Frolic in the pile of leaves you just raked.
Drink your coffee outside and just listen to the sounds of your neighborhood.
Take your children or grandchildren to a pumpkin patch or farm.
Find your personal perfect happiness and great joy in this season as it's fleeting. Remember to take pictures as it will fade. Capture memories that will sustain you until next year.
Don't let bliss pass you by this season or any other. It's a personal choice.
What She Said ~ Beverly
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