Daily: Reflect on at least 5 things for which I'm grateful (Happiness Manifesto #2)

But here’s my gratitude list for the day

1. I’m grateful for my new love

2. I’m grateful for smooth travels

3. I’m grateful for the humility that helps me to accept that the new job isn’t turning out to be much better than the old one.

4. I’m grateful there is a lake in my backyard

5. I’m grateful for the upright bass

6. I’m grateful for the movie, The Soloist

I can’t believe it’s been 4 weeks since I’ve written here. Life has been CRAZY

but today I am grateful for the following…
1. new (happy, nourishing, fun) relationship
2. meetings
3. daily yoga classes began today
4. the house I’m living in and my roommates – all nice
5. fresh air

Today I’m grateful

1. for a ride to the train station tomorrow

2. for nice people

3. for the restorative effects of a week of living in peace and quiet and fresh air.

4. that after tomorrow i get a break from training

5. i’ve connected with another friend on skype. it’s been a good way to connect in this phoneless existence i’m currently living

Today, on my 3rd day of training at new job I am grateful for hte following…

1. The time and presence of mind to sit down and write (and share) these gratitude lists again. I find it a really positive and comforting thing to do in this transition time

2. It looks like I will be getting the choicest pick of housing. I am sooooo grateful for this, because the staff housing at Omeaga, is for the most part pretty disgusting.

3. For a random friend of a friend who happens to have a house right next to Omega and is willing to come pick me up and take me out every once in a while. A godsend! Aside from visits from friends with cars, I will be stuck up here

4. That I practiced yoga after work instead of before.

5. For my new co-worker who is a doll

6. For good ol B, who I have had on and off communication with since we broke up months and months ago. He has been such a good friend, communicating with me via skype every night, while I’m alone (and a little scared) in my cabin. It’s really been helping me get through the transition and even though I worry that I rely on him too much for emotional support, I’m soooo soo grateful for him right now.

Reality is kicking in and I have a mix of emotions but for the gratitude…

1. I’m grateful for the stars. I loved looking up and seeing them all those years of my life that I lived in places with clear skies and I missed them dearly when I moved to the city. It’s such a treat to look up an see them again.

2. I’m grateful for my spiritual practice, which centers me and keeps me in the day especially in uncertain times

3. I’m grateful for my community of friends who are reachable while I’m away, and have been checking in

4. I’m grateful for the opportunity my new job gives me to improve the things in myself that I wanted to improve

5. I’m grateful for the food here at omega.

At the moment I am so grateful

1. For this feeling of deep peace. My body feels relaxed.

2. First day at new job went well! New co-worker is great, supervisor is on the ball and a great communicator. I just feel so blessed for this new start.

3. My commute is a 5 min walk across the grass :)

4. Fell asleep with window cracked open and fresh air wafting in

5. I committed to and completed first day of DAILY yoga practice, giving myself room to define “practice” as whatever feels right for each day. Today was 20 minute jivamukti style sequence. Tomorrow might just be sun salutations or headstand. Next day might be 1.5 hour class.

6. I don’t have to leave until 8:45am

7. There is so much to be grateful for right here and right now, the food, scenery, positive vibes, relaxed lifestyle and hidden potential. I’m filled with gratitude and joy

Today I am grateful

1. For my friends who welcomed me with a home made dinner

2. For a coffee-like beverage called Kaffree, which is instant, decaf chicory/ grain something or other and seems to do the trick

3. a good ability to adapt

4. Woke to birds chirping

5. Out of the city

Today I’m grateful for these things…

1. As of today, I have a new life (I am in my temporary cabin at Omega)

2. That my last day of employment at theplacethatnolongerworkedforme was Thursday and that weight is now permanently lifted and I am on a brighter, happier path

3. That despite a strained relationship with my former employer, I never said anything harsh or unprofessional.

4. For the road trip out of the city to my new home, on this beautiful day, in this beautiful part of the world with my good friend, watching the buildings turn into trees

5. For T, who makes me nervous

Dear Gratitude,

Today I have you because

1. 4 days of job left!!!!

2. I’m wearing an outfit I feel good in

3. I finished knitting E’s scarf in time to give it to him as thank you present

4. The lovely little See Ya Later gifts from my friends

5. My loft didn’t take too long to clean up after-party

I’ve not kept up with this goal as much as I’d like to, but so much to be grateful for.

1. My Quit my job/ Moving party last night was a blast! Loft looked beautiful, friends helped, musicians played, tons of people came & brought great food aplenty, I’m just so grateful for everything about it. A wonderful closure to a long chapter.

2. I finally performed at my loft! (after only 2 years of having the goal on my list!) A great experience, lots of positive feedback and invitations to play with great musicians!

3. Party is over and now I get to focus on next steps, tying up loose ends at job, packing….

4. Next week is last week of work at the place I’ve been wanting to leave for 2 years!

5. Hope