Some days (all, really) it's the little things that make the biggest difference. We get sidetracked by big issues, big bills, big talk about little fears. And the clearest way for me out of that impossibly restrictive mindset, is to indulge delight. 

Even the littlest, seemingly inconsequential dalliances with delight can shift my mindset, my perspective, which in turn can completely shift my reality.

So a few days ago when we were drowning in a sea of deadlines and contemplating (in a very whiny way) our dwindling bank account, I decided the best thing for me to do was go shopping. In my photo library. I just went for a walk among photos from Victoria, most of them taken by Aimee when we were there for a visit.

Thirty minutes later I had this lovely composite. And a new attitude. 

I love red and green. Red for STOP (whining.) Green for GO (play). And somewhere in there, a lesson for driving home delight.

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Red and Green, not just for Christmas anymore!
written by Valerie Atwell, October 25, 2009
A truly lovely post....it sparkles!!
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written by Jill Bryan, October 25, 2009
As always, thanks for the inspiration. I always feel like I'm having a really nice dream when I check in on your website! Lovely!
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written by susie c., October 25, 2009
love this angi! it came as a nice reminder to me today, right when i needed it! (we were just talking bills and dwindling bank account!) thank you!
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written by susie c., October 26, 2009
love this, angi. we were just talking bills and (also dwindling) bank account earlier today! now, i'll just think RED - then GREEN. thanks for the reminder!
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written by Ivan, October 26, 2009
A great reminder on a gray morning spent working to pay the bills ... it may be past time to go window shopping in our own photo files. Thanks as always for the muse-ings!
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written by Folkheart, November 13, 2009
This is such good advice and a really important suggestion for pulling ourselves up, in a way that not only stimulates our senses but also encourages creativity...the ONE thing that makes us all feel SO much better. Thanks for the timely reminder, dear muse!

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written by Cherie Young, January 30, 2010
I aspire to have my own new design for www.beautifulcustommaps.com like what you have done on your site. I escape to this magical place that you have given us here and dream of what our maps and sites can be for others.

We are planning on moving to Victoria, we live in San Diego.

Just ordered the 2010 calendar and DVD. It will be my muse when deadlines call, and bills to be paid.

I love you sincerely,

Cherie Young

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