list 5 things I am grateful for daily

to something more suitable. I still reflect nightly in a notebook. Sometimes I reflect internally. Occasionally I will still reflect here, which has been the case for quite some time now.

The now what moments in the conversation. I have come to love them. They give me a moment to connect to the person behind the presentation. Most people talk too much anyway,(myself included). That brief connection; almost always, makes me smile.

I am grateful for:

D.E.A.R. time with Neem. (Drop Everything And Read).
calls from E.
worrying less and loving more.
Classic movies at the library.

Neem; for giving me a hug when you thought I needed one.

Bailey: for allowing us to be your “home skillet biscuits”.

Eva: for Christmas dinner.

for all the holiday calls from loved ones back home.

being homebound on a cloudy, rainy, day.

This is one of those things were for the most part: we fake it until we make it. Experiencing ups and downs until we allow ourselves to feel it, in the moment. Inner peace.

I am grateful for:

All the unsettling growth that comes along with the holiday season

knowing better

the ability to forgive

laughter

christmas cookies

The countdown until Christmas and everything feels so rushed. I am grateful for the peacefulness that floats through the house during the still of the night when everyone is asleep.

I am grateful for:

the wisdom that comes with experience. It allows me to enjoy the season no matter how hectic it may seem.

Cheese cake. What can I say? It’s my fav.

My daughter’s new friends. When she’s happy, I’m happy.

Audio books and the chance to listen to them with my kids while we do something productive. Makes for great conversation.

Sunny Novembers

happy children

honest conversations

The off button on my cell phone.

Good Food.

They often sneak out when you don’t want them to. They can’t help themselves. The spread, often growing into full fledged laughter. Contagious beyond explaination. It is often hard for even the grouchiest person to reject a heart felt smile.

It really doesn’t matter whose smiling at us. A toothless baby or a old krumungin,that mere glimpse into the light of someone’s soul renews hope.

I am grateful for:

All the people who smiled at me today. Especially the ones who returned my smile in spite of themselves. There’s hope.

The librarians. Some of my best conversations are with the librarians.

The change that’s in the air. I am blessed to be a part of it.

This website, I cannot express it enough.

The unexpected. Keeps me conscious. Strange gifts are often hidden in the unexpected. For that I am grateful.

I am grateful for:
The evolution of my country and our new president.

Would love to list something else but that’s all I can think about at the moment. No more G.W.

In myself and my convictions
In new possibilities
In something greater
the step beyond the great leap of faith.
returning to an old friend after a long lapse of time.
light.

Everything has it’s season. It seems I am moving into a new one. I welcome it, even though I’m cautious. This is no time to be coy. I do believe that our ancestors past on certain gifts. It’s time for me to unwrap those bad boys and put them to good use.

I am grateful for

Self expression
The opportunity to re-establish myself.

The clarity that comes with being still.

The ability to recognize my nervous tension, and let it burn off.

meditation

embracing my faults and allowing them to become assets.