The past year has been a real journey. A journey of self discovery. Something that I have discovered (well, I have a huge list - but this one stands out). We all have our own stuff that we are dealing with. And that as we overcome these issues, there are always more waiting around the corner for us. But that is what life is all about. And that is the real adventure in all of this. Finding out who we are. What makes us tick. What makes us laugh, cry, compassionate, sad, real.
So what I thought that I would like to write about is the things that really stand out for me - that I feel I learned tons from during this part of my life.
Firstly, family and friends. They actually appear throughout my list - but I wanted to put them at the top!
Then its all about saying Yes - that's still something I'm working on. Saying yes more than no. I keep reminding the Yes man (jeez, he really sets the bar high on that one 'cause he can't say no - one of those types). Yes - I keep reminding the Yes man that I'm a work in progress. We had a huge laugh over that one yesterday. In a good way. Thanks, Yes man.
Next, love. Keep as much love in your life as humanly possible.
And gratitude. Say thank you - all the time. Thank you to whatever it is you believe in - God, the clouds, a greater spiritual being...whatever. Just say it. This will come back to you ten fold. Or more.
I still find myself having moments where I think "Ah-ha!" I have forgotten that I wanted to say Yes more, or say thank you today. That kind of thing. But I don't beat myself up for forgetting. Because I remember that I'm on an adventure - and Yes man - I am a work in progress!
Keep smiling!
3 comments:
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Wow love this one.... Gratitude is a big one for me. I am always reminding myself to be grateful for everything....as a family we give thanks daily around the dinner table but I am trying to extend that to giving thanks for the things in my life throughout the day...all things not just the obvious ones. I think this year I have become quit good at remembering gratitude but I continue to work at seeing the positives.. my husband is great at that. I still have work to do! Time at the trailer allows me to refuel and reflect. This blog is becoming a real treat for me to read thank you!!!!
~ Lori
Thank you, Lori, for your great words!! I love that my blog triggers thoughts for others too :o) Great chatting with you today over laundry!
Lea :o)
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