“Life is not measured by the breaths you take
but by the moments that take your breath away.”
I have a coffee mug with this saying written boldly on the side. We quote the words often enough – or at least I do. But I have never really stopped to think how many times my breath was actually taken away during a one day, 24 hour time frame.
Today, I decided to make the count. Here’s the top 10!
- Welcomed a new day with my family.
- The sun was shining.
- Laughed five times before 9:30 AM.
- My mom (healthy at 81) called to say she loved me.
- I met a friend for lunch – sweet-and-sour soup – and laughed another 10 to 15 times.
- Walked with my husband along the seawall and felt the cool breeze against my cheek. Laughed at least 10 times. He has a great sense of humor.
- Stopped at a café for hot coffee and something sinfully sweet. Yummy without the calories! (A little white lie can’t hurt sometimes?!)
- Photographed a field of pale pink and orange tulips.
- Researched the life of Paul Gauguin and his painting, A Farm In Brittany
- Shared an orange with my son. Laughed 10 times more!
The time is now around 8:30 PM. There will be more “breath away” moments before the evening draws to a close.
Charlie Chaplin once said that “a day without laughter is a day wasted.”
He was right!
Rebecca aka Clanmother
Clanmother 
6 replies on “Life is Measured…”
Laughter is good for the soul, they say.
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I agree! It is also supposed to boost our immune systems and reduce pain! Someone told me that it is also is a mini- exercise.
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It sounds like you had a wonderful day! Wishing you a lovely Spring, all the best! 🙂 Looking forward to reading more of your blog!
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Thanks for your comment – had a wonderful walk along the Sea Wall today. Summer is around the corner. Looking forward to connecting via technology!!
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Technology! Great communication tool. If you don’t know how to use it, you better learn or get left behind.
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And you use it so well!!! How many times did you text today?
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