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\"enjoy<\/a><\/p>\n

“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” – Charles Spurgeon<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It doesn\u2019t take a lot of time to cherish life\u2019s sweet moments. While these moments are fleeting, each one is packed with purpose, power and happiness when you take the time to savor everyone. <\/p>\n

And when you do, one minute is enough.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to feel gratitude as you open your eyes and greet another day.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to enjoy the first sip of your morning coffee or tea.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to appreciate the clean, hot water pouring from the shower.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to have a good job that helps to pay the bills.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to realize what you do makes a positive difference in someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to step outside and take a moment to simply breathe. <\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to perform, or witness, a small act of kindness.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to say \u201cthank you\u201d when someone lends a helping hand.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to sing along to a favorite song playing on the car\u2019s stereo as you make your way back home.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to take in the smells that make your house a home.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to adore being surrounded by the ones you love the most.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to give thanks for having food to eat.<\/p>\n

One minute is enough<\/strong> to give, and to receive, a good-night kiss.<\/p>\n

When you don\u2019t know how much time you have left, one minute is enough to savor exactly what you have.<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a>. He is the author of Letting Go: 25 True Stories of Peace, Hope and Surrender<\/a><\/strong>, which includes 10 free Peace and Balance tools<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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