Thank you for following my Gratitude Journal. I hope you are reminded of all the things you are grateful for…
Dear Gratitude Journal :
I’ll admit to feeling a little economically demoralized today, and it’s days like today that I have to dig deep for gratitude. So, today I’m grateful that nothing lasts for forever. Good or bad. When times are bad, remember that they will pass, and when they’re good, enjoy every second of them without worry. I’m grateful I know this is a set-up, not a set-back. And, even though it’s painful, I’m determined to be grateful for change. It’s where the growth is.
The end.
Dear Gratitude Journal :
I’m grateful for a job where I can work from home. I never liked going into an office – there’s people there – and even though I don’t dislike people, I don’t want to be forced to live with strangers 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week, 48 weeks a year. That’s just cray-cray. I’m grateful that my neighborhood is quiet. And, I’m grateful I have a few hours to read today. It’s the perfect rainy-day activity.
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Dear Gratitude Journal :
I’m good at a lot of things, but I’m grateful for the reminder than there are so many things that I don’t do well. It keeps me focused, and humble. I’m grateful I made sure that everything in my garage is 2″ off the floor. And, I’m grateful for sprinklers.
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Dear Gratitude Journal :
Voltaire was right when he said that laziness is sweet, but its consequences are cruel. I’m grateful for the inspiration to push through my couch potato desires and finish up the front yard plantings. The garden waits for no one. I’m grateful that even though I have much to do, I have zero meetings tomorrow. A rarity. And, I’m grateful for the energy of the upcoming transits. I feel the tide turning.
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Dear Gratitude Journal :
As much as I hate air travel, I’m grateful that it has gotten appreciably easier these last few years. QR codes and text are game changers. I’m grateful I was able to find parking at the airport. That’s something to really thank the Gods for…And, I’m grateful for lightweight clothing that doesn’t require ironing.
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Dear Gratitude Journal :
I’m always happy to see people in love. And, even though I’m not in love today, I’m still grateful to see others enjoying their Valentine’s Day. I’m grateful I finally figured out how to program my sprinklers. Fixing broken sprinklers is the worst; it involves digging, mud, tree roots, getting wet. In the end, you ultimately uncover someone else’s gross incompetence. And, I’m grateful I get paid tomorrow. Much needed.
The end.
Dear Gratitude Journal :
I’ve spent most of the day and this week doing a lot of work – for other people, for myself, at the house – physical and mental. I’m grateful I accomplished a good deal of it. Being self-employed and successful isn’t for the lazy. Making a living is difficult; it’s not all conference calls in your underwear. I’m grateful I have a healthy sense of suspicion. Some people think I’m too suspicious, but I find those accusations dubious. And, I’m grateful for the daffodils emerging everywhere. Such a cheerful and hopeful flower.
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Dear Gratitude Journal :
It’s always difficult when you find that the path you were heading down is suddenly closed. I’m grateful for the reminder that rejection is protection. Nothing is really ever as good as it seems, and sometimes you’ve got to lean into your higher power and accept that there is a plan. I’m grateful for the reminder that an ego is a sign of self-esteem and self-respect, and a necessary part of your psyche. Leading the ego-less life may sound noble, but going through life as a doormat isn’t. And, I’m grateful I own an espresso machine.
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Dear Gratitude Journal :
I’m grateful I was able to sleep in for a few more hours this morning. I feel refreshed. I’m grateful that for most of my time in California, I’ve had a reasonable commute – now, no commute. Cali is famous for its traffic — and, boy, it can really suck the life out of you. And, I’m grateful I’ve burned a few bridges – sometimes those fires help to light the way forward.
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Dear Gratitude Journal :
I’m grateful the heat in my house works very well. There’s nothing better than flipping it on, and then feeling that warm blast of air enveloping you like a invisible baby blanket. So soothing. I’m grateful takeout and delivery are pretty much everywhere – one good thing to come from Covid. And, I’m grateful for a cold, cloudy day. I wanted to spend the day reading.
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