Out Of My Control (#268)

I probably sound like a broken record to my friends. I think I started when I was in England because I recognized there was only so much I could do thousands of miles from home.

“I’m not worried about the things I can’t control”

There was no point! I wasn’t going to keep stressing when life took the choice out of my hands. Life is impermanent. Things change. I had to keep reminding myself of these things with a hint of gratitude.

09.24.18

Today I’m Grateful For

1. Handstand practice
2. My educational leadership class
3. Rainy mornings
4. Time at the gym
5. One to one meetings with my peer mentors
6. Teaching CORE class and working with students
7. Leadership lessons
8. Cozy slippers
9. Good parking
10. Old man basketball
11. Seeing my family
12. FaceTimes before bed
13. Gratitude
14. Liverpool
15. My job as an LCG and the support I get
16. The change in foliage
17. Irish breakfast tea
18. Being outside
19. Bike rides through campus
20. Buffalo Chicken Calzones
21. My teammates and coaches
22. Good teachers
23. My favorite hoodie
24. Feeling balanced
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 from Seawall, Maine. Julie and I had so much fun being there together.

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