Change Is All Around Us (#274)

As I rode my bike along the Norwottuck Rail Trail, for the first time I saw the reds and oranges of Fall. Leaves, separating from their branches like a bird from its mother, the seasons are changing. In Western Massachusetts, the change is dramatic. The deep green present on campus turns to a crimson red, intent on staying until snow falls in the Winter.

For me, this is both a powerful and perfect time to reflect on summer. To appreciate the time for what it was. There’s a lot of good in my life in the here and now. It’s important to stay focused on my present but I am grateful for my process all the same.

10.05.18

Today I’m Grateful For…

1. Bike rides with Stephen
2. When my mom comes and visits
3. Clean water
4. Texts from Peter in Mississippi
5. Finding the time
6. Lending a helping hand
7. Good teachers and bad teachers
8. Warm blankets
9. Handstand practice
10. My process
11. Good parking
12. The upcoming long weekend
13. A clean apartment
14. Handstand practice
15. When things work out
16. Reminders to be patient
17. Long runs
18. New music Friday
19. Sharing laughter and food
20. Old man basketball on Wednesday’s
21. Good mentors and role models
22. Lessons learned
23. Cozy socks
24. UMass Amherst
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 Acadia with Julie!

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