Photo was taken yesterday evening at Westcourt, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

At this time of year it is always nice to see wildlife in your garden. There was just enough time to capture this little bird through my kitchen window, as it picked up a feather for a nest it was building in a nearby hedge.

Thought on Friday – April – 26/04/2013

It’s not always those who have the most who are the happiest, it is those who make the most of what they have who are the happiest.’ ~Norman O’Rourke

This lovely saying is full of wisdom and can say something to all of us. It is well known that when the Lotto jackpot goes up near 10 million and above, there is a huge surge in ticket sales. People who don’t normally play go and get their ticket, thinking that this will be the key to happiness. It certainly would help, but it has been well proven that having everything is not always a guarantee to be happy. Even Jesus talked about the limitations of wealth and riches.

But if we look closely at the people who we know who are really happy, we will see that these are the people who are making the most of what they have. These are the people who simply get on with life, keep doing their best and treasure each day and moment as gift and something precious. These are the people who appreciate that life is fragile, that it goes quickly and has limitations. They have experienced setbacks and knocks. They would like to have a lot more but given the current economic climate know it’s not possible to have everything. These are the people who are much more grounded and balanced in their outlook. To be in such a place is good and healthy. Are you the one who keeps looking for more, instead of making the most of what you have?