Today, is American Thanksgiving.
This past month, I’ve been exploring gratitude with my email list (I don’t always post what I write to the blog), and I’m feeling pretty grateful today. A while back, I wrote this post on love. Today I’m going to replicate it – with the focus on gratitude. Although come to think of it ~ the two are very, very similar.
I am grateful for…..
Seeing the world through the eyes of a two and four year-old (adults tend to miss A LOT of funny things). People that push me to be better. Blue sky. Open water. Moving my body. Work. Travel – down the road or around the globe. Meeting new people, learning new things. Patience. Warm, fuzzy socks. My running shoes. Road trips. Paying it forward. The truth. Sunsets. The Grand Canyon. A challenge. Family. You. Those that have gone before. A good book. A quick nap. Dreams. A brand new book…the “crack” as you open it for the first time. Health and wellness. Something to hope for. Do-overs. Life’s simple pleasures. Eight full hours of sleep. Apple anything. My kick-ass immune system. A lazy day with absolutely nothing to do. Connecting with others. Tears. Color – the reds and pinks of a sunset; the blue of my baby girl’s eyes; the green of freshly mowed grass; bright purple polish. Laughing with strangers. Instigating “trouble”. Working in sweats and a t-shirt. Being alone. A day full of work ~ creating, moving, radiating love. A genuine smile. The airport. My babies laughter. The internet and modern technology. Plan B. Hugs. Bella, wonder dog, always ready to run. Celebrating. Unexpected kindness. Coaching. Pizza ovens and experimenting with ingredients. A nice, long, tender kiss. Being taken care of. A sense of purpose. Home. Words of encouragement – especially ones that I don’t expect, when I’m questioning what I do. The farmer’s market. Joy. Mischief of any kind. Hot tea on a cold day. Neighbors, both near and far. Desire. The change in seasons. Receiving help, even if I have trouble asking. Opposition. Excellent service – from myself and others. Questions? Those that have my back (you know who you are). Old Levi’s. A blank sheet of paper. Taking care of others. Pushing someone beyond their comfort zone. High fives up top. The finish line. Each new day. A good clean meal. The warmth of sunshine. Not getting what I want (some times), but then also getting what I want. Life and all it’s chaos. The library. Dancing. The smell of peppermint and lavender. New friends and old. Live music of any kind. Dark chocolate. My sense of humor. Lying in the grass. Creating new things. Making mistakes – and moving forward. Candles and bonfires. Christmas ships and Christmas music. Excellent teachers….being surrounded by them. Time. Forgiveness. Love.
