My gratitude practice has become an integral part of my daily experience. Since I journal at the end of each day, it makes me focus on all the good things I might have otherwise not even notice, or simply take for granted. The simple act of writing down the things for which I’m grateful for – as opposed to just thinking about them – makes me more aware of them, deepening their emotional impact.
Yes, sometimes I’m really tired and feel like it’s just another things on my to-do list, but truth be told, I’ve never regretted pushing myself to do it anyway – it just makes me feel good. And it’s great for sleep too. So, onward we go.
Finding Grace in Every Day #17
Today I am thankful for:
- Crispy winter morning air that makes me feel energized and alive
- Home made donuts that taste so good you can’t stop yourself from eating “just one more” again and again
- My new coffee/tea percolator serving me liquid
cracklove as I work - Cozying up on the sofa at the end of each day with the most important people in my life
- Sunny Sunday stroll in the park with Roxy (it was nearly 70 degrees!!!)
- Watching kids play street hockey with a local teen – he’s a great role model for my boys
- Bubble baths by candlelight when the house is all peaceful and quiet
- Soft snow collecting on the window sill in the morning, then quickly melting away in the midday sun
- Boys shoveling our senior neighbor’s driveway last weekend
- Starry skies I escape to after I put kids to bed – the best way to quickly relax after a long day
- Calming yoga practice in the comfort of my own home
- Booking camping trips for the summer – so excited for a new season of swimming, hiking, and just being in nature
- Daily fruit smoothies courtesy of my 9 yo budding culinary star
- Friday night dance parties full of impressive dance moves, ton of belly laughs, and general shenanigans all around
- The man surprising me with a oh-so-heavenly tiramisu cake
- Getting better at staying mindful in stressful situations
- Roxy putting her head on my lap while I meditate
- My middle kid blossoming beyond my expectations in the last few months
- My new go-to snack, dill pickle sunflower seeds
