Right Before Bed (#207)

Today I was asked how I manage to make time to keep up with my daily blog. In truth, the routine has been cemented into my brain. I do my best to be consistent but there are times the blog gets posted an hour (or more) later than when I usually post. I don’t always write a huge blurb about the importance of gratitude or a life lesson that’s been on my mind, but the process still takes some time.

Writing my blog right before I fall asleep works for a couple reasons. The easy explanation is my blog gets to include every ounce of gratitude I can squeeze out from the past 24 hours. That made the most sense before I started. What I didn’t anticipate was how it would make me feel as I ended my day and as I start the next one. Regardless of what may have been bothering me from work, an anxious thought, or something with my friends, I have gratitude to clear my mind. It’s helped me let go of any negativity I was holding on to and start my next day with a positive outlook. Each new sunrise brings change and gratitude has helped me embrace that fact.

07.17.18

Today I’m Grateful For…

1. Old home movies
2. The warmth of the sun
3. My siblings
4. Positive influences
5. Good teachers
6. Talks about space and our existence
7. New audiobooks
8. Time at my Grammy’s for holidays
9. A good album all from front to back
10. The rain
11. My time in Cambodia. Check out my CLEAN WATER project to see how you can help too.
12. New friends
13. A bed long enough for me to fit on
14. The change of seasons
15. Carpools with Carley
16. New ways to stay informed with the news
17. Sharing music
18. Gratitude
19. Buffalo chicken dip and Pats games
20. FaceTimes with my cat
21. Understanding from others
22. Patient people
23. Quotes that make you think
24. Safe travels
25. The here and now

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 fog resting over the lake in Scotland we stopped at. A peaceful place I got a lot of great pictures from. Grateful I have a place where I can share my photography.