boinky 0 #1 July 17, 2005 I didn't write this, but anyone who knows me, knows that I am definitely childlike in my fascination/amazement of things. It's a shame more people aren't. Quote"Oh, for the wonder that bubbles into my soul." - D. H. Lawrence Recently I had the pleasure of accompanying my friend and her one-year-old daughter to the zoo for the first time. Her eyes almost popped out of her head when she saw an elephant. And when I gave her her first scoop of ice cream, her joy knew no bounds. Her little body wriggled, her eyes sparkled, and she brought out the biggest smile. The truth is elephants are amazing creatures, and ice cream is just as delicious the one-thousandth time as the first. But we adults have lost our wonderment, and so we can't appreciate elephants and ice cream as much. In wonderment, children are our greatest teachers. Wonder is a natural state, one that we often lose track of as we become numb to life. Since wonderment is the willingness to be surprised by life, and gratitude springs from wonderment, to practice gratefulness we need to let life surprise us, with a glorious sunset, a luxurious back rub, a mysterious phone call, or the kindness of a stranger. The problem with adulthood is that we become jaded. Oh yes, another great sunset, another fabulous dinner, another birthday present. We can recapture our sense of wonderment at any moment. All it takes is to open our senses and let the world come into us anew. Try it for one minute. First listen to the sounds around you...perhaps an airplane is overhead. Isn't it amazing that airplanes can fly? It doesn't seem possible. What kinds of scents are in the air? I can smell Jasmine. Isn't it amazing that so many flowers have such distinctive scents? Now turn to your sense of sight. Really notice what's around you...the grain in the oak door, the black letters against the white page, the bright yellow bananas in the bowl. Isn't it amazing that you can see? Isn't it fascinating to wonder if everyone can see yellow the same way as you? Isn't it marvelous that you can have a banana even though they grow thousands of miles away? This is Rex Barker C.S. (Celebrating Simple things) saying that we can touch wonder in every moment as we slow down and perceive the world around us as if for the first time. And when we contact wonder, we know thankfulness for the most ordinary, extraordinary things of life.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 July 17, 2005 I haven't lost my wonderment. EVERY time I see a set of boobies I am in complete awe at the wonderfullness of life. No matter the size or shape they are just as amazing as the first time I laid eyes on them. Boobies...............wonderful boobies......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #3 July 17, 2005 Leave it to you to take something cute, and innocent and bring it down to a carnal level..... (not criticizing, just saying good job) but - Boinky, wonderful post!!Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 July 17, 2005 Quotenot criticizing, just saying good job Thank you! How could I help it? I'm telling you..........I don't make jokes........people make them for me.........I just provide the punch line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #5 July 17, 2005 It's ok Clay. Since you approve of any size or shape boobie, I believe your amazement is acceptable. I mean, we women like it when you men like our boobies! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 July 17, 2005 boobies are nice... here's a good looking pair. Safe For Work... Oh, and just so I stay on topic... quality post boinky.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #7 July 18, 2005 Quotequality post boinky Well thank you! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 July 18, 2005 Quotewe women like it when you men like our boobies! I like that you like that I like your boobies. Please feel free to share them with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #9 July 18, 2005 QuotePlease feel free to share them with me. No can do, sheep boy. I don't think Mike would approve this plan at all! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 July 18, 2005 QuoteI don't think Mike would approve this plan at all! Sounds like I may have to commence "Operation Mellons" Phase II. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
