1) I am grateful that I was able to sleep in this morning.
2) I am grateful for the roasted vegetables over polenta I had for lunch today.
3) I am grateful for the beauty of fall in New Mexico-- I ADORE the slight chill in the air after the sun goes down.
4) I am grateful for good hugs.
5) I am grateful for JT and the Clouds, Po' Girl, and other soothing music.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
New practice
Today is a hard day. I feel sad, and self-involved, and my pride is hurt, and I want to get out of my heart and my head.
I cannot articulate the gratitude I have that my new practice-- new response, really-- to this misery is to consciously reinvigorate my life with gratitude. Here I am.
1) I am grateful that I have friends who are loving, and accepting when I cry. Krista, Ben, Halee: no one tried to shush me, or to minimize my (hyperbolic, to be sure) emotional reaction. They witnessed, accepted, listened. I adore you all.
2) I am grateful for lovely song lyrics, and easy, smooth melodies that circle through my head, grounding me and reminding me that worrying you are not enough is the most common of human experiences.
3) I am grateful for my deeply trusted belief that everything works out when and how it is supposed to-- we are all moving toward a better tomorrow. Sometimes I need to trust that I'm getting there, even if it is happening at a speed I would not choose.
4) I am beyond grateful for a home full of comfort and solace, and fabulous people and energy.
5) I am grateful for the abundance of time I am discovering of late. Every time I begin to feel overwhelmed, another pocket of freedom unexpectedly opens up. Thank you, Universe, for helping me to create the space to live fully.
I cannot articulate the gratitude I have that my new practice-- new response, really-- to this misery is to consciously reinvigorate my life with gratitude. Here I am.
1) I am grateful that I have friends who are loving, and accepting when I cry. Krista, Ben, Halee: no one tried to shush me, or to minimize my (hyperbolic, to be sure) emotional reaction. They witnessed, accepted, listened. I adore you all.
2) I am grateful for lovely song lyrics, and easy, smooth melodies that circle through my head, grounding me and reminding me that worrying you are not enough is the most common of human experiences.
3) I am grateful for my deeply trusted belief that everything works out when and how it is supposed to-- we are all moving toward a better tomorrow. Sometimes I need to trust that I'm getting there, even if it is happening at a speed I would not choose.
4) I am beyond grateful for a home full of comfort and solace, and fabulous people and energy.
5) I am grateful for the abundance of time I am discovering of late. Every time I begin to feel overwhelmed, another pocket of freedom unexpectedly opens up. Thank you, Universe, for helping me to create the space to live fully.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Thursday
1) I am grateful to have challenges set before me regularly in my work.
2) I am grateful that those challenges help me to stretch my mental capacities.
3) I am grateful that I have an upcoming long weekend that will allow my brain to relax, too!
4) I am grateful that I am meeting such amazing and incredibly inspiring people in this town.
5) I am grateful that I can count on 8 hours of sleep tonight.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday
1) I am grateful that my Strategy professor canceled the quiz she had planned for tonight's class.
2) I am grateful that I was able to make incredible progress on a project at work today.
3) I am grateful that I was blessed with a smooth day today.
4) I am grateful to have responsive groups of people that I work with in a wide variety of situations and organizations. I get to be part of some pretty awesome accomplishments.
5) I am grateful to feel at peace with my body today.
2) I am grateful that I was able to make incredible progress on a project at work today.
3) I am grateful that I was blessed with a smooth day today.
4) I am grateful to have responsive groups of people that I work with in a wide variety of situations and organizations. I get to be part of some pretty awesome accomplishments.
5) I am grateful to feel at peace with my body today.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday
1) I am more grateful than I can express to be actively engaged in work that feels both stimulating and fulfilling.
2) I am grateful that my friends are willing to meet me for happy hour on short notice.
3) I am grateful that our kitchen is nice and (almost) shiny clean, thanks solely to the efforts of Katy.
4) I am thankful that my parents are bringing baby girl Lydia for my graduation and to visit.
5) I am thankful to know that many men value wit, personality and a sharp sense of humor more than they value skinny thighs. I am similarly thankful for me deeply held belief that I will meet one who values me specifically, and whom I respect/value in return.
2) I am grateful that my friends are willing to meet me for happy hour on short notice.
3) I am grateful that our kitchen is nice and (almost) shiny clean, thanks solely to the efforts of Katy.
4) I am thankful that my parents are bringing baby girl Lydia for my graduation and to visit.
5) I am thankful to know that many men value wit, personality and a sharp sense of humor more than they value skinny thighs. I am similarly thankful for me deeply held belief that I will meet one who values me specifically, and whom I respect/value in return.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday
1) I am grateful to have been excited to go to work this morning.
2) I am grateful to have both of my work groups set up for this semester's classes.
3) I am grateful that the lentil stew I made tonight came out MUCH better than it did last time.
4) I am grateful that my roommate is learning her way around this city. I hope it helps her to feel more at home.
5) I am grateful to be able to help out friends who are struggling with difficult career situations-- even though the help seems small, I am thankful to be able to try.
2) I am grateful to have both of my work groups set up for this semester's classes.
3) I am grateful that the lentil stew I made tonight came out MUCH better than it did last time.
4) I am grateful that my roommate is learning her way around this city. I hope it helps her to feel more at home.
5) I am grateful to be able to help out friends who are struggling with difficult career situations-- even though the help seems small, I am thankful to be able to try.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday
1) Today, I am grateful for the reminder that some other than I may benefit from my completing this practice in a public forum.
2) I am grateful for the moment of joy that came from singing "Standing on the Side of Love" during today's contemporary service.
3) I am grateful for the wisdom of Angela's sermon today, and in particular for the (paraphrased) truth that is still resonating: "Sin is not breaking a rule; it is what diminishes us, and is an offense to our fullness as human beings."
4) I am grateful for the opportunity to walk with a friend tonight, and to stretch my understanding of this Universe a little bit more.
5) I am grateful for the moment of connectedness I found this evening-- sitting on my front bench, drinking tea, watching the wind dance through the trees and the lightning flash across the sky.
2) I am grateful for the moment of joy that came from singing "Standing on the Side of Love" during today's contemporary service.
3) I am grateful for the wisdom of Angela's sermon today, and in particular for the (paraphrased) truth that is still resonating: "Sin is not breaking a rule; it is what diminishes us, and is an offense to our fullness as human beings."
4) I am grateful for the opportunity to walk with a friend tonight, and to stretch my understanding of this Universe a little bit more.
5) I am grateful for the moment of connectedness I found this evening-- sitting on my front bench, drinking tea, watching the wind dance through the trees and the lightning flash across the sky.
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