Lovely.
It’s a word I like and use a lot.
“Lovely,” is defined in the Cambridge dictionary as beautiful, pleasant, enjoyable and kind.
What a lovely word.
Lovely is what we need to look for in this world and I’ll tell you why. It will make you a happier and more fulfilled person.
1. Savour the Lovely.
Savour each moment that makes you happy. A funny thing your little one did. The kind gesture from a colleague. The text from a partner that make you feel loved. The walk in the woods amongst the trees. Savour these lovely moments however small and seemingly insignificant. Make a point of remembering them. It’s easier to say you’ve had a horrid day when actually there was only one horrid moment. Life is not all happiness. It can’t be but we can savour those lovely moments that make it an overall lovely day.
2. Cherish those lovely people in your life.
This should not be difficult but we sometimes forget that those lovely people in our lives need to be cherished. Those friends and family that have time for you. The ones that ring you when you are sick or meet you for a drink after work. The partner who makes you a cup of tea when you’ve had a hard day. Cherish those people as they are the ones that will make your life more fulfilling. Don’t work extra hard for the boss who doesn’t care about you. Work hard at the relationships that mean the most.
3. Find the lovely in you.
Find your inner lovely. When we discover the beauty in the things that we enjoy, we feed our own sense of worth. This brings satisfaction and only then can we be a lovely person. Seeing the positive and savouring it allows us to feel lovely inside. Only then can we share it with others.
4. Share the lovely.
Be kind and kindness will follow. Share the beauty of the world and more eyes will see it. Enjoy the things that are most precious to you and you will share that joy with others. Teach others to be lovely by being lovely yourself.
It’s not always easy but it’s got to be better to see and share the lovely things that are in this world than to only see the negative. I would like to believe this, do you?
Do you agree with me?
What do you find lovely and why?
As always, I’d love to know your thoughts my lovelies…..
Just lovely!! ❤
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That’s such a British word that people in the US rarely use, but I love it! It is apropos for a situation that is beautiful and wonderful in a perfectly pleasant way. Great word, great post. 🙂
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Thank you so much! It’s also a very much a West Country word too so everyone gets called ‘my lovelies!’ Xx
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Such a beautiful post!💚💐
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Thank you Roda. Xx
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That is a beautiful post, my lovely! Made me smile because I find the word to be a great charmer too 🙂 xx
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It is such a great word isn’t it? I use it a lot and it got me thinking……xx
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This was a great post! I love the positivity 🙂
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Thank you Claudia. X
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Life is full of lovely moments. I love it. But you have to be open to it, to see it.
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That’s it. X
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This is so warm and, well, lovely! It’s so easy to get bogged down by all the horrible stuff going on in the world which is why it’s important to open your eyes to the good times and the nicer, happier moments in life.
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I agree Emma. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. X
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This is great your photos are amazing, especially the one with the mountain in the background #pointshoot@_karendennis
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Thank you Karen. Xx
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What a lovely post! Incredibly lovely photos, too. You took them?
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No unfortunately not! They are from unsplash.com a free photo place.
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LOL Oh well… still lovely photos and they totally enhance the loveliness of the post 🙂
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Thank you
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A lovely post. My husband will tell you that one of the things he loved most about me we first met. (and hopefully still does) is my liberal use of the word lovely …. but why wouldn’t I – it IS lovely!
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Exactly my lovely. X
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Lovely is Lovely and Magical. 🙂
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Lovely post! It’s so easy to get lost in the negatives and ignore the positives. The coast is always my lovely. There is nothing that cannot be solved by a walk on the beach. Perhaps it’s because I was brought up miles from the sea and so it still seems like a treat even though I live close to the coast now! Thanks so much for sharing with us at #TweensTeensBeyond
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Ahhh the coast! Mine is mountains or woods…..lovely 😍
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Wonderful as always. Happy Diwali
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Happy Diwali! Xxx
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Diwali!! You don’t know. It’s a very famous Hindu festival celebrated thru out the world.
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I do know……xx
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Maybe but it’s quite popular among Indians even in U.K.
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It is and teach it in UK schools. We have a very multi cultural society here. X
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Great. That’s what is so good about U.K. I really appreciate your concern.
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This post is like a breath of fresh air! Yes to everything. I love the word lovely 🙂 and completely agree that looking for, and nurturing all that is lovely in our lives just makes us all the more happier. *Now can’t stop smiling. Thanks so much for sharing this with the #DreamTeam xx
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Glad I made you smile, Annette my lovely. Xx😉
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i’ve been sharing the lovely the past few months, sadly i don’t feel any better for it as the loveliness often isn’t shared back #tweensteensbeyond
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It will come back to you I’m sure. Just keep on feeling it. Xx
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Lovely is just such a lovely word. My husband uses it a lot along with “my love”. You are right Sophie, it is important to remember all things lovely about ourselves and those around us, as well as our surroundings. We could all do with a good dose of positivity and being and enjoying the lovely is a good stepping stone. A truly feel good post. #TweensTeensBeyond
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Thanks Jo. Positivity is the way forward. x
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Thanks for the positivity. ❤
It's so easy to find things lovely when I can see the world through the eyes of my son. I need to work on applying this view to the other times in my life.
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You are right that children have such a positive look on life. X
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That’s good advice, to look for the lovely things in life everyday. We get bogged down too easily in work and chores and dull routine. Taking a step back from it all to see the positive side of things is definitely a worthwhile thing #tweensteensbeyond
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Thank you Mary for your kind comment. X
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What a lovely post, definitely one to get you thinking, the lovely can be found in the small things can’t it! #pocolo
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I think that is important Chantelle, yes. Have a great day. X
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What a beautiful post! There will always be negative things around, but it’s your perception that determines your responses and attitudes, and focusing on the beauty and positive aspects of everyday life and the world in general is essential for inner peace. Thank you for your lovely thoughts xxx
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You are welcome. Even when things are not so lovely, thinking positively has to be the way forward. X
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“Lovely” is one of my favorite words, too! What a great post! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
#pocolo
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Thanks Marci. x
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What a lovely post! And I totally agree, I’ve made that change in recent years to see more of the positives and it makes life so much more enjoyable.
#thatfridaylinky
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I think you are right Sadie. Thank you for commenting. x
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I’m not British and I use lovely all the time. I think I use it too much in comments, but some photos and words are just “lovely”. It’s like a visit to a cozy home with grandma, sitting with a purring kitty, or an encounter with another warm being. If you know what I mean.. .. Lovely. #PoCoLo
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I do Carol!! It’s that!!
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Hi, what a lovely post (I like the word too)!I do try and see the lovely in the small things. Things like hearing the birds tweeting or being greeted by our dogs like I’ve been gone for months a supposed to minutes really make my day. As I’ve gotten older I’ve realised that it’s all too easy to let one negative thing ruin a whole day of small lovelies…. Popped over from #PoCoLo.
xx
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Thank you Debs. x
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So beautiful Thank you for linking to #ThatFridayLinky Please come back next week
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Thanks Nige. I Link whenever I can. X
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Such a lovely post and I couldn’t agree more. Every week I write a post about the things that have made me smile that week and no matter how bad I may have thought the week went, once I sit down and focus on those positive moments it turns everything around x
#Thesatsesh
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I love your posts celebrating happy moments Alana. It’s so important isn’t it. I may try one too next month. Xx
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Oh this is just lovely! It’s a word I use all the time too. Loved reading this one, gave me a bit of tranquility. Thank you for linking up to #fortheloveofBLOG
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I’m so glad Kelly! Xx
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Looking for the positives certainly is more joyful than dwelling on the negatives such as that boss that doesn’t care about you. Gosh I’ve come across plenty of those kind! #PoCoLo
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That’s it! X
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Brilliant post. It’s funny, I use the word lovely all the time and totally mean it each time. All my online friends are called “lovely”, if I see something I like it’s usually “lovely”. I think you’re so right, we should share lovely things all the time.
Thanks for linking to #pocolo
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Thanks for the lovely comment. X
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Yes, yes yes! I knew this would be such a mindful post and I haven’t been disappointed. You have highlighted so many key aspects of mindfulness – savouring and appreciating what is around us, gratitude, self-compassion, kindness to others as well as ourselves – love this! It’s given me a boost reading it. xx #thesatsesh xx
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I’m so glad Hayley. I’m just getting more into mindfulness and love it! Xx
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#thesatsesh I adore this post because its lovely (see what I did there?)
The graffiti is true also, there are very few things that aren’t beautiful, and perspective is key to this. Seriously, so glad you joined us because #thesatsesh tribe is greater for having you.
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Ah thanks lovely! 😉 you are kind. I love your Linky. Xx
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Thanks x mwah
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What a lovely post (no I didn’t mean to use the word, it just happened!). Great reminders, especially the part about being kind and kindness will follow. Definitely need to reshare this post! x
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Ah thank you Sheryl
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Hi,
I met you at Suzie’s blog party. Maybe you can check out my blog if you need any blogging tips. That’s when I write about. I also have blog parties like Suzie. I am actually having one this weekend and would love for you to come.
I find blogging lovely, I also find my family lovely not in that order of course. I find my friends and my dogs lovely. I really do have a lovely home.
This was a lovely post. You have a large amount of engaged leaders which of course is lovely.
Janice
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Thank you Janice. I will check out your blog. X
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I would love that! Thank you for your reply. I will look forward to your visit.
Janice
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Oooh Janice! I love your StumbleUpon post. If I follow you and leave a link please can you Stumble it so I can see what happens?
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Yes of course. Thank you for your interest. I am excited about our connection.
Janice
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Me too! I stumbled a few from the comments too….is that right?
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Yes that will increase the probability of you getting traffic.
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