Life has been good and I’ve felt a unique calmness as summer turns to fall. It’s not enough to simply meditate once and expect enlightenment. We won’t be able to bend over backwards and find flexibility by stretching once. We need to continue to check in with ourselves and do what we have to be mindful of our progress. Happiness is a practice that we have to work on every day. Some days will just be easier than others. I have gratitude for each and every day in between.
09.22.18
Today I’m Grateful For…
- Cold mornings
- Vibrant sunsets
- Peanut butter sandwiches
- Time with my cat Ned
- A good book
- Premier League Weekends
- A warm cup of tea
- Learning new things
- Friends from home
- Time at the gym
- Phone calls with my mom
- Riding bikes
- Good health
- Safe travels
- When the grocery store cashier keeps their lane open for you at the end of their shift
- Clean water
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Coaching and mentorship
- Being here at UMass
- Mental clarity
- Talking things out
- My breath
- Writing things down
- The sound of the birds in the morning
- 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 from Acadia. Can’t even begin to describe how excited I am to share the pictures.
