The Little Bliss List – With a Twist!

Every Friday, the Little Bliss List provides a chance for us to celebrate the little things that brought us hope and happiness this week. I do believe when we focus on the sweet stuff of life, the sweet stuff multiplies. And by sharing those small gifts in our lives, we help others notice the gifts in theirs.

Bliss is knowing you’ve got soul sisters who can swoop in at a moment’s notice to help when you need it. That’s one of the many things I’m thankful for today. I’ve been a little preoccupied this week since this is happening today. So, I asked some of my sweet soul sisters – you may recognize them! – to share their own little bits of bliss for this week’s list. Check out this beautiful batch of gratitude:

“my bliss was last night’s dessert. i’m in a little ten week book group + we are each taking turns in bringing treats. last night a dear friend brought angel food cake with a lime glaze + berries + kiwi in between the two layers + mango sorbet. it was freakin’ amazing.”

~ Rachel Awes of All I Did Was Listen

“This morning, standing at my sink washing dishes and looking out in my backyard, I watched 3 (three!) blue jays swoop down into the apple tree, jump around a little, tip their heads back and forth (i swear they looked like they were looking at me) and then fly away. Honestly, it left me breathless.”

~ Lori Portka

“This week I was blissed out by the beauty I saw everywhere on my evening walk … from the beautiful sunset amongst huge fluffy cottonball-like clouds, to the birds chirping as if they were having some type of party, to the dandelions in a row just waiting to be wished upon, to the awesome reflection of the trees and clouds in the lake …. beauty seemed to be at every turn, in every single direction. It was GOOD!!”

~ Kolleen Harrison of HeartWingSisters

“Today I spent an hour snuggling my baby while the older ones ran around a playground with their friends. The best.”

~ Susie Lubell of Inner Toddler

“We moved into our house a few days ago…still marginally sane!”

~ Aimee Dolich of Artsyville

”tired, satisfied bliss for this project manager

on finishing strong a huge project that already intimidated me for a bajillion good reasons,

my hubby/partner gimping about on a broken foot in cast

and THEN all but one of our energetic college students

were struck by some sort of stomach plague
and couldn’t help heft the load
and there was this playful grace to go all girl-in-her-sandbox about it,

and juices kept flowing, project kept rolling,

and we danced our way to the top of the mountain anyway.
Beneath all this dirt I’m still grinning.”

~ Jennifer Richardson of Ripplespeak

“This week I am bliss-full for the animals that appear in my life with deep messages meant for me to translate. I am grateful for listening, for showing up, and for knowing — It’s ALL Right. “

~ Carissa Paige

“i’m in the boston area this week, and received an unexpected invitation to meet artist mimi kirchner! i got to see her studio and talk crafting, and then we went out for indian. and i’m looking forward to meeting longtime blog friend molly and spending time together as we eat and explore boston. i’m so lucky to have the opportunity to travel, and to have contacts everywhere i go! it’s bliss.”

~ Jen Shaffer of Painted Fish Studio

Thank you, sweet friends, for sharing your bliss! Now it’s your turn! Share your own bliss list in the comment section or via your own blog. You can participate in the link party below through Sunday at midnight central.

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Comments

Misty says:

March 30, 2012 at 8:06 am

Lifting you and your son in prayer today. All will be well…

Blair Shackle says:

March 30, 2012 at 8:29 am

Lovely thoughts to you, Liv and please pass a slice of that amazing sounding angel food cake with lime glaze, berries and kiwis! YUM!

- liv says:
  
  March 30, 2012 at 6:10 pm
  
  Thanks, Blair! I know – doesn’t that sound AMAZING?
  
Patti says:

March 30, 2012 at 9:02 am

Thanks to all of you for the lift today.

aimee says:

March 30, 2012 at 9:32 am

xo!!!

Naomi says:

March 30, 2012 at 9:48 am

Blessings to you and Ryder today, Liv.

- liv says:
  
  March 30, 2012 at 6:09 pm
  
  Thank you, Naomi – all went well!
  
julie says:

March 30, 2012 at 11:59 am

Well done! I was wondering if you would be up to your list today. It is always nice to read others. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way…
Juliex

- liv says:
  
  March 30, 2012 at 6:10 pm
  
  Loved sharing bliss from people I love! Thanks, Julie.
  
Cheryle says:

March 30, 2012 at 8:21 pm

Happy Friday! My bliss is our vacation was perfect! Lots of R & R, great food, fun in the sun and lots of island flower photo ops for my blog. The icing on the cake this week is my Dad is out of the hospital and will now embark on a new journey with his health. SO thankful for my 4 sisters and dear friends for all of the support. Did I mention my husband is awesome and is my rock. Hope it is a special weekend for everyone. Think good thoughts.

rachel awes says:

March 31, 2012 at 5:44 am

counting blessings, when reading your comment, that all went well (as you intuited it would)…
+ please add this list to my bless/bliss.
lovelovelove xoxox