Finding Grace in Every Day

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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.

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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.

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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.

I think I’m going to like this experiment.

What are you thankful for?