There’s been a lot of talk about gratitude lately — mainly because of Thanksgiving and all, but I think with the economy in the shape it’s in, people are being forced into becoming more content with what they have (and hopefully thankful for it as well). I’m also working on an article on the topic of gratitude for a magazine. Somewhere I read that Oprah recommends writing down like five things each night that you’re thankful for in a journal and watch how it alters your perspective. Well, I’m not recommending anything especially Oprah-ish, but it did remind me of a beautiful “gratitude” journal my sister-in-law Alison once gave me. I’ve never consistently written in it, but I have time and again … so with that in mind, I’m going to try to blog about things I’m thankful for each day. Or pretty close to it.
Today I’m thankful:
• I was able to get into the doctor’s office first thing this morning to get relief from my sinus infection.
• That today was the best I’ve felt in a week since getting this cold!
• I had a great time with some wonderful girlfriends at a Christmas party tonight.
• My life has slowed down enough to where I don’t feel stress and anxiety about my schedule.
• For my brother, whose birthday is today and who is a much-needed presence in my mom’s life right now.
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