No Pain, No Gain (#95)

I’m not actually in pain but the sentiment is true when it comes to adversity in life. The challenges we face in life are opportunities for growth. Whatever you’re working towards, put your faith in the Universe and have the patience to see it through. One day at a time.

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Today I’m grateful for…

1. A good day at the library
2. Time for the gym
3. Booking my first flight to Iceland
4. Calls with my dad
5. Celtics Buzzer Beaters
6. Honesty
7. Punk Rock
8. Nighttime stretches
9. Tv show references with my brother
10. My friends from BSU
11. Old family movies
12. Big sweatshirts
13. When my cat greets me at the door
14. Good books
15. Working as an LCG
16. Continuing my education and graduate school
17. Learning more about history
18. A clear night and a full moon
19. Live music
20. The smell of the beach and the breeze from the ocean
21. Cleansing rain
22. New beginnings
23. Trust, Love, and Hope
24. Peanut Butter 🙂
25. This very moment!!!!

As always, check out my first blog, 25 Things I’m Grateful For (#1) to know why I’m writing this list and why I want you to start yours.

Featured image of the place I spent all day. This research project is kicking my butt. In my mind, there’s no challenge I can’t handle and this is another great reason to be grateful come time for my summer in England.

Author: Jake Ames

Grad student, feline father, twin brother, buffalo chicken enthusiast, and gratitude writer. Using this blog to hopefully inspire others on their journey. Love your process, whatever that looks like. View all posts by Jake Ames