Life's little idosyncrasies are always there to distract. Seeking approval from the masses, I often find myself yearning for the material posessions which the world uses to define a person's success. It is good to remember the simple things God puts in our lives as the root of joyfulness.

A walk in a park, the scent of freshly fallen rain, and good conversation with a new friend. I have had the opportunity to experience all these the past week. I find myself staring out the window of my office reminiscing about the previous week and what was different.

Someone actually mentioned that I look more "at peace" this week. Like I've had a huge weight lifted off me.

Let me ponder on that a bit more...