I found myself wishing through last year that I had kept up on this blog. I had numerous ideas that could've been hashed out on here. And so I'll start again. This year, I plan to be a little more lenient, and write when the idea strikes me, taking notes if I am away from the computer. I'll try to judge my content less, and write a less imposed on by my inner critic and neigh-sayer.
And as a start: a much abbreviated list of thinks I am grateful for to kick off the new year. But first! A little introduction to the idea: I read a few months ago and can't remember where that a common trait of "happy people" (not even gonna talk about that phrase) is gratitude. Ever since then I've been trying it out as best I can remember (it's tough!), and what I am learning is that when done sincerely, being grateful for little everyday miracles and conveniences is helpful two fold. It not only made me appreciate what I have (which in turn helps diminish that gnawing sensation of always wanting), but it also helped me stop and live in the moment a little more (another "happiness" trait).
And so with out further adieu and in no particular order a list of what I am grateful for:
-Music that energizes me
-Music that commiserates with me
-family, love and support
-dogs, the true model of human behavior
-close friends (even those far away)
-the freedom to be who-ever I want
-my education
-my car
-hot lattes
-sunsets
-sunrises
-nights sleeping under the endless stars
-my employment
-adversity and the growth it forces
-mountains, the challenge and the harsh beauty
-my body, fully functioning and about as healthy as I could hope for
-showers
-travel, my trip to Europe, Shasta, Stratford, Mexico...
All I can ask of the new year is More Please!
