short but sweet

this post is gonna be simple. as in: i really want to create a post, but don't have a couple extra hours handy to write something seemingly thoughtful and provoking. so here are my thoughts from these last couple weeks:

life gets busy. it's freaking insane how many things you an actually fit into a 7-day schedule. but while you're busy being busy, never forget that life is happening. all around you. in this very instant you're read this, unbelievable things are happening everywhere. don't be too busy to notice. maybe you don't have time to stop and stare or take a picture, but make sure that you absorb the wonders of this earth.
this may sound dull, but even on a bad day there are little things that can brighten any mood. be open and look onto life with positive eyes.

right now, even as i sit at my desk in my dorm, i am amazed by this space. it's a bit cramped, with every square foot overflowing with books and clothes and miscellaneous remnants of old memories, but every single one of these items is a treasure. the arrangement of our room (which i personally think my roommate, maegan, and i did a great job with!), the cluttered knickknacks on my desk, all of the pictures and wall art around our space. this is my little piece of home in kent, and this is me hoping that i remember to cherish all of the moments i have in it!

this is my encouragement to you this week: enjoy life to the fullest. soak in every rich moment: all of them are dripping with joy.

have a blessed week!
~mabel

"rejoice always!"

-the words of Paul: Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16