notice things that are already good

get easier with practice.

I am having a hard time believing these small changes I am seeing…

But my aunt, her only sibling, has noticed changes too.

It is SO nice to experience some real connection. Even if it stayed at this, I’d be happy. But I think it may just get better!

It is actually a bit scary when I do this… I feel so much more responsibility to make more of it all, and make other positive changes…

But I will keep at it.

This week’s favorite musician avatar really got me thinking
about the importance of music in my life.
How it plays so many roles.
It calms, elevates, engages and reaches down into those
corner memories you sometimes forget.
I have always had music in my life, this week
Ive had fun reading, cheering, chatting about the
importance & love of music in others lives.
That we have it there to experience is most definately good.

...that which is already good.

The feelings, relationships, events, things that
already colour my world.
Make time to celebrate the ongoing joy of life.
Yes.
I like this goal.

Why are we more prone to notice things that are going bad than things that are just great I want to be more cognizant of the small things in life that are just beautiful. There are so many wonderful moments!

I got a nice something extra with my December salary this year. That is, already, very good.

I originally meant to record here things that are already good about my life in Holland, because the grass always glows bright green wherever I’m not, and once I do leave, I’m sure to suddenly miss all the things I never noticed when I was there.

I’m currently away on holiday, but in the spirit of positivity, I will say here that I am right now sitting at the bar (note to self: always sit at the bar when traveling alone) of a quirky coffee / wine bar in Northwest Portland. The lights are low (but relieved by twinkly Christmas lights), the staff are friendly, and my caprese sandwich and glass of pinot noir are quite yummy.

All of that is lovely i.e. already good, and though I’m on my own, I don’t feel the slightest bit lonely or conspicuous.

American company, Dutch branch, employees from all over the world…it’s one wacky hootenanny of a work environment. That’s good.