I am sick. Nothing serious. Just a cold. Just a sore throat. Just a runny nose. Just a pounding headache. All together those little “justs” make me want to lay down and close my eyes until it all goes away.
Or…I could share a few things that make me smile, lift me up and might lift you up too.
little things to lift you up
- Boats make me smile and so does a simple life afloat
- Jolie’s art and this story
- minimalism + photography = simple art (my favorites are 14, 17 and 37)
- a lovely recipe for Cinco De Mayo from foodie crush
- wearing one thing more ways than one like this or this
- a little revelation
- getting to know a blogger in Copenhagen
- a really unique mother’s day gift
- more pretty pictures
The little things that lifted me this week were: love notes that my husband snuck in my travel bag…one for every day I was gone, sunshine in Portland and Seattle, the little harbor on Bainbridge Island, coming home to blooming flowers, promising ideas, new projects, hot tea, a smiling teen, salted caramel, and new friends.
Oh and a few other things, like having a king size bed all to myself and still sleeping on “my side”, successfully traveling with just a small backpack and capturing images of beautiful boats, buildings and this simple shot…
skyscape
What lifts you up?
Meg says
May 5, 2011 at 9:42 am-renting netflix movies with my boyfriend and staying in
-late night yoga practice
-sunsets in the summer
-BBQ with friends
-kisses from my boyfriend in the middle of the night
-listening to music
-singing loud in my car alone
-learning new healthy recipes ( and then the food tasting good!)
-Planning day adventures
-Hiking
just to name a few.
Thank you. I really needed this today of all days. It’s nice to read something uplifting and having the ability to reflect on positive little bits of love that fill the heart. Really great. Thanks!
Courtney Carver says
May 5, 2011 at 12:10 pmMeg, Your suggestions lifted me! I love singing in the car. Thanks for sharing.
Conny W says
May 5, 2011 at 3:14 pmLove it! Singing in the car is a sure sign that I’m happy. In fact, that’s what I do to lift my spirits – works every time.
Marianne Kjaer says
May 5, 2011 at 4:29 pmGreat post Courtney! (and thank you for the positive mention 🙂
Uplifting to think about things that lift us up, read some great suggestions, and keep them in our back pockets for when we need a happy boost! Joining in with a couple (feeling inspired..)
– writing and sending postcards to friends and family overseas, even when you’re not on vacation (especially when you’re not on vacation)
– tulips! (or whatever’s in season) I think we might even be coming into peony season…wonderful 🙂
– cozy candle light (no matter what the day, the occassion, or lack thereof)
– a good long bike ride
– taking a walk around your own city and snapping a few cheap instagram photos of nothing and everything
– reading some of the blogs you can count on to be a breath of fresh air (like this one!)
Roberta says
May 5, 2011 at 5:10 pmDancing to Chuck Berry, playing in the sunshine with my dogs, walking under a starry sky. Thanks for a wonderful post.
Karen from Chookooloonks says
May 5, 2011 at 6:34 pmLovely post, and thank you for the very kind shout-out!
K.
Shari says
May 5, 2011 at 8:08 pmLet’s see:
– Days when I can get out of bed
– My daughter saying “I love you”
– My husband saying “I love you”
– Anyone saying “I love you” (what can I say? I’m a sucker for love!!)
– Getting mail – you know, the kind with a stamp, not just emails (although I love those as well)
– The sun, the sky, a little bird outside my window
Thanks for encouragine me to think of these!
Nina Yau says
May 5, 2011 at 9:44 pmBeautiful, Courtney. The picture is ever serene, ever peaceful. Be well, my friend.
Debbie @ Happy Maker says
May 6, 2011 at 12:01 pmWonder list of things to lift us up. The sound of a stream lifts me up or an warm summer breeze. Just walking with nature lifts me up. Thanks for asking and you Courtney and a wonderful day and hope the cold is doing better. Debbie
The Saved Quarter says
May 6, 2011 at 1:10 pmThat jacket on Oprah’s site is so neat! I love multitasking clothes!
Laura says
May 6, 2011 at 4:45 pmI love this post! Actually, I love this blog! It’s a refreshing place to visit.
Here are a few little things that lift me up: cat naps, writing in my journal, happy music, going for walks with my children, good hot coffee in the morning, sitting on my front porch, decluttering… Hope you feel better soon!
angelvalerie says
May 7, 2011 at 5:11 amWatching the sunrise…. walking on the beach with my dogs who play endlessly there… great music.. a call from my best friend
Laura says
May 7, 2011 at 6:43 amLoved this post! Everyone needs to remember the little things that lift them up. Some of mine are:
A cold Diet Coke
When one of my kids actually wants to be cuddled
Five o’clock on a Friday
A surprise letter (remember letters?)
Marci | Liberating Choices says
May 8, 2011 at 8:02 amHope you are feeling better Courtney. I love the minimalist photos you shared. Shows how you can find beauty in the simple, the small, with less 🙂
Things that lift me up:
-sunshine in the morning
-yummy smoothie
-laugh with my friend
-hug from my kids
-great music
-visually engaging book
-inspiring movie
-walk in nature
-people sharing their story of overcoming hard times
Amanda says
May 8, 2011 at 7:50 pmLove any chance to read and share the little blisses that make each and every one of our lives worth living…
-a cold glass of water first thing in the morning
-the smell of a new candle (my newest fave Tuscan Fig from Williams Sonoma, a guilty pleasure)
-a show that makes you cry right when you really need it
-solitude in my own space after a day with others
-coming home to an excited doggie
-a really hard workout (when it’s over of course!)
-unexpected friendliness
leslie says
May 22, 2011 at 12:26 pma belated thanks for including me in your list. so glad i found your blog — love it!