Today I’m feeling grateful for gratitude.

In the craziness of my days with three little kids, I’ve been more than challenged to maintain my 10/10 exercise.  Instead of fighting the many interruptions I’ve been facing when I attempt to sit and write what I’m grateful for in the mornings, I’ve changed my practice a bit.

And that’s what we need to do with our practices so they continue to serve and support us as we evolve.

Instead of writing ten new things that I’m grateful for each day, I’ve made it a point to look up and look around at various times throughout my day and simply notice.  Then I feel the wonder and beauty of everything I notice and I send it a gentle, loving “Thank you!”

While anytime is a good time to do this, the best time is when I’m feeling any kind of negative feelings.  Taking the focus off my issues and focusing on the awesomeness that surrounds me turns those negative feelings around every time.

Below is a sample of the awesomeness that I notice each day.  I hope this list inspires you to slow down, take a deep breath and take in the wonder that’s always there for you.

My Daily Gratitude

Waking up next to my little ones in a big, comfy bed and melting into their angelic little faces as they sleep

Morning stretches that help me come alive

Hot chai and slow-cooked oatmeal

Hugs, kisses and “I love you’s” with everyone as they wake up

Sitting on the porch with my family enjoying our favorite hot beverages

Keeping up with the different families of birds and deer that make their homes around our home

The cute names my kids give all the wildlife babies

Feeling the sun warm me up

Holding my husband’s hand

Feeling the warm breeze on my face and arms

Always being in awe of the amazing views of the woods and mountains that surround our home

Listening to the different birds sing throughout the day and night

The deep, rich blue of the sky

The beauty of the cloud formations as storms begin to brew

The smell of freshly fallen rain and the sound of the showers on the roof

Rainbows in the clouds after the storms have passed

How brightly the sun lights up everything outside at midday

The feel of the gravel under my feet when I walk barefoot outside

The visions that I keep alive of my ideal future

Being able to work from home, helping people and companies, while being there for my kids

Writing to express myself and help others

Having so many friends who support and encourage me

Being able to help others overcome challenges and move closer to their ideal lives

Exploring and learning with my kids: bugs, trees, birds, drawing, creating, summersaults, headstands, creating value and having fun

Having a husband with very similar values and views on life who continues to challenge me to grow and supports me along the way

Knowing that anything I can create in my mind I can also create in the “real world”

A yoga practice that I love that calms and centers me physically and emotionally

Protein shakes to energize and fill me up

Delicious dinners around the picnic table with my family as we tell funny stories

Having a drink with my husband under the stars as we talk about and envision our future together

Knowing that I’m enough

Acknowledging my own awesomeness

Being surrounded by totally awesome people like you

Thank you so much for being here.

Namaste

 

What have you noticed today?

 

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