Finding Grace in Every Day

When I blank-slated this blog on the first day of September, I didn’t just want to start a new site. That very day, I decided to really make a change in the way I look at my life. I’ve decided that this is going to be the day I start concentrating on the good, because I was growing tired of whining about the bad.

Now, this isn’t the first time I promised myself to look at the bright side in life. I’ve always been the half-full-glass kind of a girl. I’ve always appreciated what I have, and believe me, I have lots to be grateful for.

But sometimes we all get sidetracked, we all loose sight of what’s really important.

I know, I get wrapped up in my daily struggles, routines, annoyances, and pains. All those things start clouding my perception to the point that all I think about is how sucky my life can be.

And I want to complain.

Thing is, that gets me nowhere. Complaining is not the way to fight this. Focusing on what I have is.

So, I thought that writing down the good things, the things that make me heart happy and my soul smile, I thought that by documenting those small moments of grace, I will chase away the dark thoughts that sometimes creep up and take over.

I know, I know, “it’s the little things that matter” is such a cliche. But I’m going to give it a shot because just looking at the big picture is not enough.

I want to find joy every day, if only for few minutes at the time. I want to feel more alive, connected and loved. And I want to feel less angry, frustrated and overwhelmed.

Finding Grace in Every Day

Today I am thankful for:

My husband’s unlimited patience.
Coffee. The world would be a horrible place without it. Can you imagine?
My kid’s notoriously dirty mouth he kisses me with every other minute.
Finally being pimple free. Looks like I’m finally passed the puberty stage which apparently lasted longer than the ice age.
Speaking of looks, I’m thankful for my newly bought scale. She’s claiming I’ve lost 20lbs this year and I’m going with it!
My new laptop’s battery which last about 800% longer than the old one ever could.
Tom & Jerry, the cartoon my kids never tire of and one which often allows me the freedom to take showers.
My new friend and neighbor who fed me huevos rancheros the other day. They were to die for.
Twitter, and yes, Facebook, which often prove to be the only connection I have with humans aside from the four man in my life (one being gone most of the day, the rest being little people, which blows when you crave adult interaction).
Having been able to sleep in till 8am almost every day this summer!
Every day, good or bad. Because every day is a gift.