By: Gentle Gardener Oracle
I’m grateful that I am smart enough to know that I cannot change people’s thoughts and feelings, so I focus on changing their behavior. I’m beginning to see that not everyone can make that distinction. I’m grateful that today was warm and sunny. I know it’s only a short time before the cold of winter sets in. And, I’m grateful that very few things upset me anymore. I don’t know if it’s because IDGAF, or if it’s it because nothing really matters anyway. But either way, it’s good.
Today is a day that I have to dig down deep for my gratitude toward change. That space between where you were and where you’re going can seem gray and overwhelming. I’m grateful for the free things in life, like sunshine and sunsets, and lemon with your iced tea. And, I’m grateful for my intuition, which grows ever stronger.
I’m grateful that I finished a big chunk of work today. It was extra work, so everyone is impressed and left very happy. I’m grateful for garbage collection. How lucky are we that someone comes to our house to take trash away. All we do is put it at the curb. Amazing. And I’m grateful that love is a verb. You never run out of it, and you can always make more.
I’m grateful that I work from home. I know it’s a privilege, but it’s one that I’ve worked for, earned, and deserve. I’m grateful that I would never be under indictment or subject to a grand jury investigation. Basic life goals should include never seeing your name as <LastName><FirstName>, Defendant. And I’m grateful for non-dairy alternatives.
I’m grateful that I made the decision to be relentlessly me. Quiet women don’t make history. I’m grateful for art, artists, storytellers, and comedians. And, I’m grateful for dumplings of all nationalities. Starting to be a favorite food.
I’m grateful I got to see a huge owl tonight. It was hoo-hooing so loudly I could hear him inside! I’m grateful that my neighbors are so complimentary about my garden. I probably wont accomplish anything world changing in this lifetime, so I’m grateful my garden makes this corner of the my universe more beautiful for everyone.
I’m grateful I know a little bit about interviewing for a job. Interviewing is an essential life skill, like knowing how to write a check, or how to bake a chicken. I’m grateful for old, white, rich men. Their brand had taken a beatin’ but it’s still one of my favorite demographics. And, I’m grateful for housekeepers and dog groomers. Two things I definitely didn’t have as a kid, and I appreciate their hard work so much!
There’s a big part of me that is an awkward, anti-social introvert, and it can be hard for me to embrace the human side of my often solitary work; however, today I’m grateful for a mentor who once told me that my priorities where wrong, and I needed to focus more on the relationships. I took his advice to heart, changed myself, my attitude, and my approach to my team, and I’m better for it. Finally, I’m grateful for free shipping. Isn’t everyone?
Today I asked one of the interns at work what he wanted to be when he grew up. Without much hesitation, he responded, “IDK, I guess a good dad.” I’ve asked that same questions of hundreds of men over my lifetime, and this was the first time I got a response that included a thought for someone else. I’m grateful for his perspective. I’m grateful I’m not afraid to quit. Knowin’ when to fold ’em is as important as persistence. And I’m grateful for AAA. They are very helpful.
I’m grateful for those key duplication kiosks. Remember when you had to go to the hardware store, find the guy who made the keys (if he was there). Half the time the keys didn’t work, so you had to go back. Maybe find another place or another guy. Ugh. The inconvenience! I’m grateful for tacos and other folded sammies. And I’m grateful my clients are happy – today.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 