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?