Same as you can’t really
pursue love - for the
simple reason that it normally finds you when you’re doing other stuff.
Importantly, you must be open to find it, know its voice, and be prepared to
stop whatever you’re so busy with and digress to follow it. Then in a heartbeat your eyes will brighten
up and you’ll sing along to:
“You can reach me by caravan
Across the desert like a Arab
man
I don’t care how you get here
Just get here if you can.”
What has all this got to do with wine you ask? Well,
in my mind good wine starts before you actually pour it. First you get into a
relaxed vibe and chill. You, whites and reds too. Assemble great company and scrumptious food. Then let the
conversation flow. In doing so comes wonderfully romantic moments, and momentous
philosophical thoughts. But at least fill up your glass before we tackle these
serious issues.
“I’d much rather eat pasta
and drink wine than be a size zero.” Sofia Loren
This is the basis of my wine philosophy. Follow your
intuition. Enjoy life!
Encourage someone else in following their dream,
supporting them all the way. Congratulate them when they’ve achieved their
goal, spreading their good news story for their benefit.
“I don’t know what your
future has in store, but what I do know is that you will only be really happy
if you have sought and found how to serve.” Dr. Albert Schweitzer
When you lose yourself in helping others, you will be
amazed at the joy and warmth you feel inside you.
“Happiness consists of living
each day as if it were the first day of your honeymoon and the last day of your
vacation.” Leo Tolstoy
Carpe Diem! Home is always there, yet you are here,
now. Make the time to give her an extra long hug, whispering into her ear, “I
love you”.
“Rules for happiness:
something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.” Immanuel Kant
No man is an island. We are created for a purpose and
formed as social beings, living constantly in the hope to be found worthy.
“When one door of happiness
closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do
not see the one which has been opened for us.” Helen Keller
It used to take me forever to close a door, but lately
I’ve become very attentive and now even see a door open on the side at ever
such a slight crack, just before the main door in front of me shuts with a
clang.
“My happiness grows in direct
proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.” Michael J. Fox
Accept yourself as you are, accept those around you,
including the so-called bad news just delivered, and move on. Rest assured that
new opportunities and some wonderful lessons will come from this.
“It isn’t what you have or
who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or
unhappy. It is what you think about it.” Dr. Dale Carnegie
Be happy inside your own skin. Truly love and admire
yourself. You are special and you are loved by the Creator.
“Since you get more joy out
of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the
happiness that you are able to give.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Giving of yourself is really what counts – your time, your
memories, your expertise, and your take on living in peace and harmony. Share these authentically and in humbleness.
“Faith makes you happy.” Dr. Henry Cloud
Isaiah 52: 7 says, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good
news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who
say to Zion, "Your God reigns!"”
“Happiness is nothing more
than good health and a bad memory.” Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Whatever harsh circumstances prevailed, it is always
the love, the laughter, and the fun that is remembered.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole
staircase.” Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
“Take the first step in
faith. You don’t have to see the whole road, just take the first step.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Take heart even in doing what you fear. It will soon
pass once you act. Not only that, but having shown the courage to make that
phone call, write that note, confront someone, you will be absolutely thrilled
with pride, flowing over into a deep inner peace.
So there you have it, some thoughts over a glass or
two of excellent wine. But don’t let me stop you in your pursuit, or not…
Acknowledgements:-
“You can reach me” by Anita Baker
Giulio Bertrand, Morgenster Estate – Sofia Loren quote
“Wat gelukkige mense weet…” Dr. Jannie le Roux ©2014 Carpe
Diem Media – other quotes
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